Royal Thai Embassy volunteers plant herbs and vegetables to promote sustainable living
On 28 August 2026, the Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore organised a volunteer public service activity at the Embassy premises to commemorate the Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother and National Mother’s Day, observed on 12 August. The activity involved planting kitchen vegetables and traditional herbs to promote awareness of Thai herbal knowledge, healthy living and sustainable resource use.
The activity was led by H.E. Waraphannee Damrongmanee, Ambassador of Thailand to Singapore, and was attended by officials, staff and family members of the Royal Thai Embassy, as well as representatives from Team Thailand agencies in Singapore. Participants took part in planting vegetables and traditional herbs within the Embassy grounds, creating a practical learning space centred on Thai culinary and herbal traditions.
The initiative provided an opportunity for participants to learn about the benefits of traditional Thai herbs and their uses in Thai gastronomy. It also highlighted the role of herbs and vegetables in everyday food preparation and encouraged greater awareness of their contribution to health and well-being.
Through the volunteer activity, the Embassy sought to preserve knowledge associated with Thai culinary heritage while promoting efficient use of resources and environmentally friendly practices. The planting of kitchen vegetables and herbs within the Embassy premises provided a setting where traditional knowledge could be shared through practical participation.
The activity was organised in connection with the Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother and National Mother’s Day, 12 August 2026. The occasion provided a context for the Embassy’s public service initiative, with officials, staff, family members and Team Thailand agencies participating in an activity focused on community engagement, traditional Thai knowledge and sustainable living.
The Royal Thai Embassy’s herbal garden activity thus combined volunteer public service with practical learning on traditional Thai herbs, vegetables and their culinary applications. It also encouraged participants to consider healthy lifestyles, responsible resource utilisation and eco-friendly practices while maintaining connections with Thai culinary heritage.
Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore
