Siam Museum’s latest exhibition “Farmers' Know-How: Researcher of the Rice Field” highlights the work of farmers, giving a step-by-step guide to how the rice that ends up on our tables is grown from planting through to harvesting. The exhibition is open 10am-6pm through September 25 (closed Mondays). Admission is free. Photos by Apichart Janakul.

PHOTOS

12 MAY 2011

Planting a Seed

Siam Museum’s latest exhibition “Farmers' Know-How: Researcher of the Rice Field” highlights the work of farmers, giving a step-by-step guide to how the rice that ends up on our tables is grown from planting through to harvesting. The exhibition is open 10am-6pm through September 25 (closed Mondays). Admission is free. Photos by Apichart Janakul.

 
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Planting a Seed
A farmer holds up rice sprouts used in seeding.
Planting a Seed
A girl concentrates on seeding.
Planting a Seed
Actress Siriyakorn Pukaves, left, joins farmers in planting rice.
Planting a Seed
Mud covers a young visitor's legs.
Planting a Seed
These sprouts cultivated from seeds are now ready to be used in the seeding process.
Planting a Seed
Bangkokians learn about seeding by trying it for themselves.
Planting a Seed
A little girl holds sprouts before seeding.
Planting a Seed
Attendees transplant rice seedlings.