Thailand, located between the Indian Ocean to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east, shares borders with Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia to the north, and Malaysia to the south. Tea cultivation in Thailand thrives in the northern region, particularly in areas with elevations above 1,000 meters.

Since the 1980s, King Bhumibol has strongly supported and financially backed the development of tea farming, aiming to help farmers transition from opium cultivation to sustainable tea production, ensuring a stable and secure income for their families.

In the 1990s, high-quality tea plants from Taiwan were imported to Thailand and successfully integrated into tea gardens, even in the most remote mountain villages. Today, Thailand is an emerging tea producer, poised to make a significant mark on the global tea industry.