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DiStar Fresh Farm, Bangkok

Sansin Sriphiromrak, CEO of DISTAR FRESH and Krisana Tamvimol, CEO of Wangree Fresh 
Sansin Sriphiromrak, CEO of DISTAR FRESH and Krisana Tamvimol, CEO of Wangree Fresh 
DiStar Fresh's farm on showcase
DiStar Fresh's farm on showcase
The growing media used is a blend of perlite and vermiculite, used in a 5:1 ratio
The growing media used is a blend of perlite and vermiculite, used in a 5:1 ratio
DiStar has partnered with farmers who repurpose the growing media as compost material
DiStar has partnered with farmers who repurpose the growing media as compost material
This combination ensures optimal water absorption and airflow while minimizing structural risks
This combination ensures optimal water absorption and airflow while minimizing structural risks
After the media mixture, seeds are carefully placed in each growing pod
After the media mixture, seeds are carefully placed in each growing pod
Sansin and Krisana pictured in the farm
Sansin and Krisana pictured in the farm
Butterhead lettuce
Butterhead lettuce
One of the five lettuces DiStar Fresh sells is Green Cos 
One of the five lettuces DiStar Fresh sells is Green Cos 
In some sections, a walking isle is made between two racks for easier access to the crops
In some sections, a walking isle is made between two racks for easier access to the crops
Sansin and Krisana 
Sansin and Krisana 
Recently, Sansin decided to grow Kale as it's an upcoming product in the country
Recently, Sansin decided to grow Kale as it's an upcoming product in the country
The farm has racks that hold 9 layers each
The farm has racks that hold 9 layers each
Kale 
Kale 
Subscribers receive four deliveries per month at 500 Baht per box.
Subscribers receive four deliveries per month at 500 Baht per box.
Green Cos Lettuce 
Green Cos Lettuce 
Thanks to the flexibility of operating an indoor farm, DiStar can optimize electricity usage by focusing on off-peak hours, where rates are approximately 45% lower than peak rates.
Thanks to the flexibility of operating an indoor farm, DiStar can optimize electricity usage by focusing on off-peak hours, where rates are approximately 45% lower than peak rates.
Green Oak lettuce
Green Oak lettuce
Krisana Tamvimol
Krisana Tamvimol
Sansin Sriphiromrak
Sansin Sriphiromrak
Peak electricity costs are 4.7 Baht (0.15 USD) per kWh, while off-peak rates are as low as 2.6 Baht (0.07 USD)
Peak electricity costs are 4.7 Baht (0.15 USD) per kWh, while off-peak rates are as low as 2.6 Baht (0.07 USD)
DiStar Fresh supplies more than 15 different products 
DiStar Fresh supplies more than 15 different products 
Each delivery contains 10 units of vegetables, and customers can customize their orders weekly selecting up to 5 varieties from a total of 15 kinds grown on the farm
Each delivery contains 10 units of vegetables, and customers can customize their orders weekly selecting up to 5 varieties from a total of 15 kinds grown on the farm
Placing a strong emphasis on quality and freshness, DiStar compensates customers with a new box of produce, valued at 500 Baht (14.61 USD), if a delivery is delayed
Placing a strong emphasis on quality and freshness, DiStar compensates customers with a new box of produce, valued at 500 Baht (14.61 USD), if a delivery is delayed
Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya paid a visit to DiStar Fresh as well which the team is rather proud of!
Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya paid a visit to DiStar Fresh as well which the team is rather proud of!
The delivery truck for orders near the farm
The delivery truck for orders near the farm