Nestled in the foothills of Khao Yai, where cool winters, sunlight, and humidity create the ideal conditions for vanilla to thrive.The region’s lush greenery shades the vines, helping the beans ripen slowly and develop deep aroma. It’s a unique microclimate and the true terroir behind our signature vanilla.
Rooted in a modest backyard, Khao Yai Vanilla — spearheaded by winemaker Nikki and fueled by the shared passion of Bonny — began over a decade ago with two gifted vanilla vines. What started as a simple curiosity has blossomed into Thailand’s first 100% off-grid solar-powered single-origin vanilla farm, blending the rich terroir of Khao Yai with modern sustainable farming practices. Today, Khao Yai Vanilla hand-crafts premium vanilla beans with deep care, innovation, and respect for nature.
A family friend gifted two vanilla vines that were left to grow naturally among the garden’s foliage. A few years later they were spotted flourishing and flowering in the wild, sparking the realization that Khao Yai’s cool climate could nurture something extraordinary.
Nikki, a winemaker in Khao Yai, Thailand, was fascinated by the vanilla’s resilience in the wild and its unexpected ability to flower and bear beans, similar to grape vines. This sensory parallel with wine intrigued her, inspiring a desire to pioneer vanilla cultivation in Thailand.
In 2015, Khao Yai Vanilla began with the propagation of a dozen vines. By 2017, the farm celebrated its first harvest, affirming the potential for premium vanilla cultivation in Thailand. Overcoming early challenges, the farm expanded steadily — achieving a significant harvest from over 300 plants by 2020. In 2024, new shade houses were established to support continued growth and enhance quality.
In 2022, Nikki partnered with Bonny, uniting their expertise in winemaking, technology, and sustainable farming. Together, they have expanded the farm to over 3,000 thriving vines, guided by a shared mission: to produce the finest vanilla beans from Khao Yai while championing eco-friendly and innovative cultivation practices.
Propagated and planted the first dozen vanilla vines.
Celebrated our first modest harvest, marking Khao Yai’s promise for premium vanilla.
Expanded cultivation and refined sustainable growing practices.
Achieved a sizable harvest from over 300 thriving plants.
Expanded with new shade houses to support future growth and quality.
Became Thailand’s first 100% off-grid solar-powered single-origin vanilla farm.
To excel as a premier producer of single-origin vanilla from Khao Yai, Thailand. Driven by the aspiration to encapsulate our vanilla’s unique essence of Khao Yai’s terroir, the commitment is to cultivate vanilla beans that authentically reflect the local environment's rich flavors and aromas.
Offer the world some of the finest vanilla beans, cultivated sustainably with care by our dedicated team. To take you on a sensory journey that respects the beauty and authenticity of Khao Yai region.
Nikki is the first and only fully-qualified winemaker of Thailand. She is the General Manager, Oenologist and Winemaker of her family property, GranMonte, since 2008. She is a pioneer in tropical viticulture and has changed the face of grape growing and winemaking in Thailand. She also contributed to the Asian wine scene as Technical Advisor of the Thai Wine Association and Viticulture and Winemaking Coordinator of Asian Wine Producers Association. She registered Khao Yai as a Geographical Indication for wine in 2018 and now looking at the same for Vanilla
Born into a farming family, Bonny's childhood dream of becoming a farmer has come full circle. Despite his professional journey as an engineer, life guided him back to his true passion. While not holding an agricultural degree, Bonny is a dedicated learner and a farmer at heart. Originally from India, Bonny resided in Dubai, where his career in IT played a pivotal role in modernizing farming practices at Khao Yai Vanilla. Now, they have joined forces in the pursuit of crafting the world's finest vanilla, bringing together their diverse experiences and a deep-rooted love for farming.
We believe that true quality begins with respect for the earth. That’s why Khao Yai Vanilla is built on principles of sustainable farming:
Experience vanilla that is patiently hand-pollinated, traditionally cured, and grown in harmony with nature.
Discover the authentic story and flavor of Thailand’s cool highlands in every seed, every bean, and every bottle we craft.
Keb Keow Farms Co. Ltd,
52 Moo 9, Phayayen, Pakchong
Nakhon Ratchasima, 30320, Thailand
+66 9450 66006
info@khaoyaivanilla.com