Khlong Phraya Floating Rice Farm Community

Ayutthaya, Thailand

Stay with rice farming families who've adapted their centuries-old techniques to floating agriculture, living entirely on boats during flood season.

About this place

This unique community practices floating rice cultivation where entire families live on boats for 6 months annually, following the flood patterns. During homestays, you'll learn traditional flood-adapted farming, help transplant floating rice varieties, and sleep on traditional rice barges. The community is only accessible by boat and offers the most authentic glimpse into Thailand's flood-plain agriculture. Contact the village headman, Poh Chai (035-524-018), who coordinates visitor programs and speaks basic English.