We checked out from Varni Homestay a little bit late as we had our satisfying breakfast at Varni Homestay and we would want to enjoy the cosy environment there before we leave.
Our first destination of the day was Napokae Rice Learning Centre. It is actually quite near to Varni Homestay. We were there around 11.00am. The place has a small parking area in front of the centre.
Napokae is a newly landmark of Phatthalung, in the South of Thailand. It’s considered as one of beautiful tourist attractions of Phatthalung.
Napokae is Phatthalung language means rice field of grandfather or ancestor. ‘Na’ means rice field; ‘Po’ means grandfather and ‘Kae’ means ancestor. As you can see the name "Napokae" in Thai white letter on the first photo.
One would never forget once you enter the car park area. There is a huge buffalo which was handmade with straws stands in front of the entrance. The entrance fees is any amount you can pay.
This is a popular point that most people love to take photos with. The name of the cow is Ai Khao Chao Muang (Khao means white in English).
We took a photograph with the scarecrow. The farmers use the scarecrow to chase crows not to come close to the rice fields and eat the rice. It is wisdom of the ancient farmers.
We can see some equipment that farmers use in the process of rice production; i.e. turbine baler, plow, etc. Very interesting!
We can also see “Kong”s in Thai. It is for containing fish, shrimp or frogs, etc. It is made of bamboo. It is normally small one that one can take with to the rice field or canal where the farmers can find fish, shrimp or frogs, etc.
This one is the giant “Kong” for us to take photos. We were quite fortunate that there was an Orang Asli dressed like and we took the opportunity to take photo with.
We came to a hut which is in the centre of the paddy fields. There is a live band there singing the authetic local Thai songs.
This is a place where you can learn the way of life of Phatthalung’s farmers. You can learn how to plow, how to plant rice, how to train buffalo to plow, and other knowledge of agriculture such as organic fertilizer, etc.
And you can plant the rice in the rice field by yourself, if you would like to try. In the old days, buffalo is the most important assistance to farmers. It is unfortunate that we seldom see them nowadays.
Apart from those things, we can ouch the charm of natural green rice fields closely. And here we are among very nice atmosphere; everywhere is green, green and green.
The green rice fields that are surrounded by natural wood or bamboo huts are spectacular as well.
If you love nature and want to learn the way of life of Thai farmers in Phatthalung, you must not miss this place.
There is a little pond of lotus and water lilies that we can see lovely blooms of them.
There is also a small retro theme cafe at the centre that serve food and beverage as it was a hot day and a cooling drink would definitely refreshing!
At our way out towards the exit, we came to the souvenir shop which sell so many things from clothing, handbags, local snacks, craft items and local products.
We were so happy with our visit here and we depart to our next destination – Kwanjai Bamboo Garden Market.
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