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Reflections of Thailand – Sala Rim Nam: House by the River

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Reflections of Thailand – Sala Rim Nam: House by the River

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Gold Medal Winner
Sponsored by
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), EVA Airways
Designed by
James Clarke (Elevations Exhibition Design Ltd)
Built by
Elevations Exhibition Design Ltd, About Plants Europe Ltd
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www.tourismthailand.co.uk

Bangkok is encircled by a labyrinth of klongs (canals) alive with communities afloat the Chao Phraya River. The klongs are a tranquil part of the city, a place to experience traditional, modest and contented ways of Thai life. They are a playground for children, home to bustling floating markets and a peaceful place to rest in waterfront salas (outdoor living spaces).

This garden represents a typical Bangkok riverside home. The plants surrounding the sala are an inspiring blend of natural landscape, towering tropical trees to provide welcome shade, aromatic herbs grown for home cooking and scented flowers to add character and colour.

Welcome to a special garden that represents a unique way of life.

Expert commentary by Phil Clayton, The Garden

A tour de force of drift and tropical planting, complete with a large coconut palm in the centre of the garden. The river is planted with Nelumbo (sacred lotus) and floating water lettuce, while pots of orchids hang from the pavilion. The garden is quite at home at Hampton Court this year with the hot weather.

 

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James Clarke talks about the trials and tribulations of designing a show garden at Hampton Court.

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