About Thai-Denmark Dairy Farm
Thai-Denmark Dairy Farm in Mitraphap Subdistrict, Muak Lek District, Saraburi Province is Thailand's first dairy farm, established in 1962 through cooperation between the Thai and Danish governments. Located on Mittraphap Road and operated by the Dairy Farming Promotion Organization of Thailand (DPO), it functions as both a working dairy farm and a tourist attraction with a dairy museum, farm tours, and dairy product shops, recognized as the birthplace of Thailand's dairy industry.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a working dairy farm with open pastures, barns, and milking parlours set against a rural landscape. The site includes the Thai-Denmark Dairy Museum, exhibition halls, demonstration areas for milking and calf feeding, and shops selling milk and dairy products. Guided tractor or tram tours take visitors around the farm to see cows, pastures and farm operations, with photo spots and family-friendly activity zones.
Key highlights
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Thailand's first dairy farm established through Thai-Danish cooperation
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Thai-Denmark Dairy Museum with exhibits on dairy history and technology
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Guided farm tours by tractor or tram around pastures and barns
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Cow milking demonstrations and calf feeding activities
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On-site shop and restaurant serving fresh milk, ice cream and dairy products
History of Thai-Denmark Dairy Farm
Established on 16 January 1962 as Thailand's first dairy farm, initiated by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) in cooperation with the Danish government under King Frederik IX. The project led to the creation of the Dairy Farming Promotion Organization of Thailand (DPO) to promote dairy farming and improve livelihoods for Thai farmers, marking the beginning of the modern dairy industry in Thailand.
Culture & Context
Symbol of long-standing Thai-Danish friendship and cooperation. The farm is regarded as the birthplace of dairy farming culture in Thailand and serves as an educational centre for dairy farming, agricultural heritage and rural livelihoods, with annual events commemorating Thai-Danish dairy cooperation.
Route
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