I Found a Secret Kingdom of Permaculture

In November 2026, join the International Permaculture Convergence (IPC16) at Wisdom King Farm! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bridge the gap between Western Permaculture and Thailand's local wisdom. 👉 Sign up for the mailing list & event updates here: https://thaipermaculture.org/events/i... 🚜 SUPPORT THESE STORIES: Documenting the hidden agricultural gems of Thailand and telling theese stories takes time, travel, and resources. If you value this content and want to help share more of these stories, please consider supporting the channel directly: 👉 Join the Patreon Community:   / farangfarm   What is Permaculture? It sounds like a simple question, but for the last five years living on my own farm in Isaan, I’ve struggled to give it a clear answer. In this episode, we travel to the outskirts of Bangkok to visit one of the most spectacular, and surprising, locations I have ever seen: The Golden Jubilee Museum of Agriculture, also known as Wisdom King Farm. What looks like a futuristic set of golden pyramids is actually the beating heart of Thailand’s agricultural resistance. We were there on a high-stakes mission with the Thai Permaculture Network to negotiate a partnership for the upcoming IPC16. The goal? To bring the global permaculture movement to Thailand and merge it with the country's own powerful philosophy. The King’s Philosophy and Permaculture: For decades, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama 9) championed a system remarkably similar to permaculture, known as the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP). Through his "New Theory Agriculture" and the Khok Nong Na Model, he provided a blueprint for farmers to survive economic crises and climate change. The model uses a specific land design ratio to ensure food security and water management. But as we explore the museum, we learn that this isn't just a rigid set of rules; it is a conscious design process driven by ethics. The International Permaculture Convergence: This video is an invitation. We successfully negotiated with the museum and the Thai Farmer’s Network to co-host the next International Permaculture convergence. They agreed, but with one condition: we had to extend the event to give the local Thai farmers a full day to showcase their wisdom. From 3D cinemas teaching soil biology to "Fair Share" dormitories that test your commitment to community living, this place is a fortress of knowledge. Whether you call it Permaculture, Wanakaset (Forest Farming), or Sufficiency Economy, the goal is the same: designing a future where we don't just survive, but thrive. The "new normal" of burning seasons and industrial farming isn't working. It is time to design a new future. We hope you will join us in Thailand to be a part of it. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 The Golden Pyramids of Thailand 00:30 The Mission: International Permaculture Convergence 01:57 Inside the Wisdom King Farm (The Factions) 02:37 Wanakaset: Thai Forest Gardening 04:00 The "One Condition" for the Deal 05:35 What is Permaculture? (The Expert Answer) 08:14 The "New Normal" & Burning Season 09:26 Conscious Design 11:27 King Rama 9 & The "Politics" of Hunger 15:24 Sufficiency Economy Philosophy 16:10 The Khok Nong Na Model (30:30:30:10) 18:25 Thai Permaculture in Practice 20:33 The Soil Cinema & Low Tech Farming 21:50 IPC Event Details & "Fair Share" Dorms 23:02 Finding the Middle Ground 24:10 Designing a Better Future 26:06 Queen Sirikit https://farang-farm.com/