Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 Mascots <2>

Nong Kulap, Nong Kulap represents the Queen Sirikit Rose, a hybrid tea rose considered to be ‘rose royalty’. A cross between the Color Wonder and Golden Giant varieties of rose, the Queen Sirikit Rose is a hybrid tea rose of impressive quality, noted for its large blossom consisting of multiple layers of delicately fragrant bright yellow petals trimmed with a reddish hue growing from a long strong stem. Nong Kulap is sweet, smart, gentle, polite, gracious, humble, patient, cautious and thorough. She’s a modern young lady but well-endowed with the fine qualities of a traditional Thai lady. She’s equally skilled in Thai culinary art and traditional Thai handicraft.

Kan Yao, Kan Yao represents durian — ‘king’ of tropical fruit. Kan Yao is a young lad from Chanthaburi province. He has a robust well-built physique. Kan Yao is a good-natured, fun-loving and down to earth sort of guy. He’s a natural comedian ever ready to share light-hearted jokes with his friends and is much loved by everyone he meets. Kan Yao loves to read and has a keen interest in horticulture. He also enjoys spending time with Tha Thung, from whom he gains much knowledge about horticulture.

Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 Mascots

Nong Khun or RatchaphruekNong Khun, Team Leader of the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek mascots is also known by his full name, “Ratchaphruek” which means the Golden Shower Tree, the national tree of Thailand.
Nong Khun and his buddies have been on a Royal Flora Ratchaphruek tour around Thailand. Nong Khun is a nature lover and a thrill-seeker at heart. He likes action and adventure … and constantly goes in search of new knowledge. He’s creative – always coming up with new thoughts and ideas and thinking up new challenges for his friends.


Bua Bua, symbolic of the lotus, represents all that is pure and embodies Buddhist virtues. Bua is a conservative Thai beauty who diligently observes time-honored Thai customs and traditions in every detail. Given Bua’s aristocratic upbringing, Bua is highly skilled in traditional Thai art and crafts such as the preparation of Thai food and desserts, the art of making floral garlands, fruit and vegetable carving and other crafts. Bua is every bit a true Thai girl. She’s sensitive, easily frightened and cries a lot. Bua and Kulap are childhood friends and are often seen together.