At Ban Khon Sung in Chiang Rai, north of Chiang Rai, Thailand, a bird's-eye view shows an image of a cute cat holding a fish, crafted from rainbow seedlings sprouting from a rice paddy. This picturesque scene reflects a traditional Thai proverb that symbolizes prosperity.
This artistic feat is the creation of farmer Tanyapong Jaikham, who, together with a group of workers, planted seedlings in specific locations in the fields to form cartoon feline illustrations with the aim of attracting tourists and cat lovers.
Tanyapong hopes to attract tens of thousands of people to appreciate the artistic expressions in the rice fields. He explains that the creative process relies on GPS coordinates to accurately place the seedlings in alignment with the original artist sketches. As the plants mature, they change color, and the final harvest reveals Cooper's portrait, the cat that provided the inspiration for this artwork.
To welcome the influx of tourists, observation towers have been erected around the area so that visitors can better appreciate the intricate artworks. This masterpiece embodies the Thai proverb "There are fish in the water, rice in the field".
Thailand is the world's second largest rice exporter after India, targeting exports of 8.5 million tonnes this year. Tanyapong believes that the project can provide Xi opportunities for younger generations who are interested in the intersection of art and technology.
Tanyapong reflects that previously, rice was mainly used for consumption. Based on this image of a cat holding a fish, Tanyapong believes this approach will allow Thailand to develop tourism and agriculture at the same time, according to the Bangkok post.
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