Students and alumni from the Faculty of Home Economics Technology showcased their floral arrangement skills at the 17th “Suanluang Rama IX Flower Festival in Honor of Her Majesty the Queen Mother”, winning two first prizes.
The festival, held annually to celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, on August 12, is organized by the Queen Sirikit Foundation and Kasetsart University. This year’s event, held on August 9, 2025, at Queen Sirikit Park, Bangkok, featured orchid arrangement competitions for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s Royal Trophy and the Privy Councilor’s Trophy, under the theme “Beautiful Orchids for a Sustainable World.”
Representing Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon (RMUTP), students and alumni of the Faculty of Home Economics Technology won two first prizes:
- Mr.Suthichai Meedee, a teacher at Suratthani Vocational College and alumnus of Applied Home Economics, together with Mr. Methas Thongwisate, a second-year student in Applied Home Economics, and Mr. Worachat Detchana, an alumnus of Applied Home Economics, won the First Prize – Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s Royal Trophy (category: open to students, florists, farmers, associations, companies, and individuals of all genders and ages) with their work titled “Orchids of Beauty, Handcrafted by Us.”
- Mr. Setthawut Meephan and Mr. Kittisak Pachichang, first-year students in Applied Home Economics, won the First Prize – Privy Councilor’s Trophy (Youth Category) with their work titled “ORCHIDEA TERRA (Orchid of the World).”
The awards were presented by Dr.Damrong Sripraram, Acting President of Kasetsart University.
ORCHIDEA TERRA (Orchid of the Earth), created by students of the Faculty of Home Economics Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, reflects the deep bond between nature and humanity through orchids and eco-friendly design.
Key elements include a globe made from dried orchid roots symbolizing resource renewal, a hornbill crafted from orchid petals representing biodiversity and harmony with nature, and arrangements of diverse orchid species such as Vanda, Dendrobium, and Cattleya to showcase Thailand’s rich botanical and cultural heritage.
The work emphasizes that true beauty can coexist with environmental responsibility, turning orchids into a powerful medium that inspires awareness and care for nature.
