Doi Inthanon is 8514 feet above sea level and this marks the highest point in Thailand which is the end of the Himalayan Mountain Range.
This was huge poppy growing area up to 50 years ago as Thailand's main "export" was opium! The King of Thailand has instigated a new program where most of the fields now produce fruits , vegetables and flowers.
The Royal Gardens are a tribute to this program and are at the base of a huge waterfall.
Inside the garden is a large gazebo where a school class was doing an outing with a group of English teachers. What a gorgeous setting.
As we enetered the area , children handed us "free flowers" and then asked us to buy more. They produce fields of "mums" which are now in full bloom.
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