Nongnooch Tropical Garden Pattaya Launches the 4th “Nongnooch Photo Contest 2026,” Inviting Photographers Nationwide to Showcase Its Magnificence to the World
On March 22, 2026, Kampon Tansacha, President of Nongnooch Tropical Garden Pattaya, officially announced the launch of the annual photography competition, the “Nongnooch Photo Contest 2026” (4th Edition).
Held under the theme “The Magnificence of Nongnooch Tropical Garden Pattaya – One of the World’s Top 10 Most Beautiful Gardens (In Perspectives You May Have Never Seen)”, the contest aims to provide both professional and amateur photographers an opportunity to capture and present the garden’s extraordinary beauty through creative perspectives, and share it with audiences both in Thailand and internationally.
Over the past 46 years, Nongnooch Tropical Garden Pattaya has continuously developed into a world-class tourist destination. Spanning more than 1,700 rai, the garden has been meticulously created by Thai craftsmanship. It is far more than just a garden—it is a vast “Kingdom of Learning” that harmoniously integrates botany, culture, Buddhism, zoology, and Thai cuisine, making it an ideal destination for children, youth, and visitors of all ages.
The garden has been recognized as one of the Top 10 most beautiful gardens in the world, featuring numerous remarkable highlights, including a world-class botanical collection with over 18,000 plant species, a Dinosaur Valley with more than 1,800 figures, a Khon Mask Museum with over 500 pieces, and the revered Phra Phutthakhun Museum. A newly introduced landmark, the Egyptian City, further enhances its global appeal.
“This project is not just a photography contest—it is a platform for Thai and international photographers to discover new perspectives of Nongnooch Tropical Garden Pattaya and share its magnificence in unique and creative ways through their own vision and imagination,” said Mr. Kampon.
The total prize value for the competition is 690,000 THB.
Competition Categories:
- General Photography & Selfie Category
- Drone Photography Category
- AI Creative Garden Image (Nongnooch’s AI-Based Image)
The contest is open to participants of all genders and ages, with no restriction on equipment. Entries can be created using digital cameras, film cameras, drones, smartphones, or tablets. Applications can be easily submitted via the official Line OA of Nongnooch Garden Pattaya.
📅 Submission Period: March 21 – August 21, 2026
Special Privileges for Participants:
- Free entry to Nongnooch Tropical Garden Pattaya throughout the competition period
- 50% discount on accommodation within the garden (terms and conditions apply)
The “Nongnooch Photo Contest 2026” (4th Edition) is considered another significant platform that brings together the creative power of photographers to ถ่ายทอด the “magnificence” of Nongnooch in new dimensions, while inspiring tourists from around the world to become part of capturing its world-class beauty through their own lenses.
