The Thai farmer's hat or ngob (Thai: งอบ, in Thai pronounced as /ŋɔ̂ːp/,, also spelled ngorb), is a traditional hat used in Thailand. More complex in design than the related Asian conical hat, the ngob is made of ola palm leaves laid over a plaited bamboo-strip frame. The frame includes an inner band which fits around the wearer's head, creating space for air circulation.[1]
Today, the largest centre of ngob production lies in Bang Pahan District in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, where it is a well-known OTOP product in many villages. Ngob from Bang Pahan are sold all over the country. However, there has been a gradual decline in its use, as traditional agriculture methods have become supplanted by technology.[2]
The ngobs shape was the inspiration for the design of the Thailand pavilion at Expo 2015 in Milan.[3]