Village Farm and Winery

Village Farm and Winery sits in Wang Nam Khiao, on the fringe of the wider Khao Yai area, one of a handful of Nakhon Ratchasima vineyards testing whether Thailand’s cooler upland districts can grow wine grapes at all. It’s a working vineyard and farm resort rather than a polished tourist estate — rows of vines, a farm shop, a restaurant, and overnight rooms sit alongside each other on the same plot. Walking the grounds is free, which makes it an easy detour if you’re already touring the Khao Yai national park loop and want a change from waterfalls and temple visits.

The vineyard rows run across gently sloping ground, with paths threading between them so you can follow the vines from planting to the small production shed where the wine is fermented and bottled. Beyond the grapes, the farm grows seasonal fruit and vegetables that visitors can walk through, and The Old Barn restaurant on site serves a Thai-and-European menu — steak alongside the usual Isan and central Thai dishes — through breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Insider Tip: Pair the visit with GranMonte Vineyard and Winery near Pak Chong, which runs a more structured tasting programme, or Farm Chokchai for a dairy-farm contrast — both sit within the same Khao Yai agritourism circuit and make a fuller half-day than Village Farm alone.

Cool-season months from November through February give the most comfortable weather for walking the vineyard on foot; the hot season turns the open rows uncomfortable by mid-morning. The farm is reached by self-drive car or taxi from Wang Nam Khiao or Pak Chong — there’s no public transport link, so factor that into your route if you’re not renting a vehicle. Bring sun protection for the outdoor paths, and arrange a designated driver if wine tasting is on the agenda.