Bangkok Public Parks

Suan Lumpini

Suan LumphiNamed after the Buddha's birthplace in Nepal, this is Bangkok's largest and most popular park. The park is bordered by Rama IV Road to the South, Sarasin Road to the North, Witthayu Road to the East and Ratchadamri Road to the West, with entrance gates on all sides. A large artificial lake in the centre is surrounded by broad, well-tended lawns, wooded areas and walking paths. In other words, it's the best outdoor escape from Bangkok without leaving town.


Rama IX Royal Park

Rama IX Royal ParkOpened in 1987 to commemorate King Bhumibol Adulyadej 's 60th birthday. This is the newest of Bangkok's green areas covering 80 hectares and includes a water park and botanical gardens. Since its opening, the latter has developed into a significant horticultural research centre. Amuseum with an exhibition on the life of the king sits at the centre of the park. The park is open from 06:00 to 18:00 daily; admission is 10 baht.


Suan Rommamnat

Suan RommamnatThis name was graciously given to the park by H.M. the Queen. It was a detention area before being transformed into a public park. Original constructions have been maintained such as the watch tower. Within, there is a building constructed during the reign of King Rama V which now serves as a penal museum and shop for selling products made by prisoners. The open space inside has been turned into a garden and recreation ground. You will find it locate 1 at Mahachai Road on the Wat Suthat Thepwararam side.


Suan Saranrom

Suan SaranromThis is an old park, and originally a garden in the Saranrom Palace. It is now a part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Complex. The park itself was built in 1874 in the reign of King Rama V. Saranrom, which is full of old trees, is now open to the public. In the park there is a monument of Queen Sunanda built in 1880. Her Majesty, unfortunately, died in a boat accident in Ayutthaya that same year.


Benchasiri Park

Benchasiri ParkThis small public park set among tall buildings on sukhumvit Road the heart of the business area, was established to honour Her Majesty the Queen's 5th cycle (60 years.)


Suan Chatuchak or Chatuchak Park

Chatuchak ParkThis is another major public park, in Bangkok, which is located on Phahonyothin Road. It is a spacious park with trees and wide lawns and venue for the "weekend market."


Dusit Zoo or Khao Din

Dusit Zoo or Khao Din This is an old zoo and is extremely popular. Located next to the Dusit Throne Hall (National Assembly), Dusit Zoo is very large and houses a wide range or tropical wild animals. It also serves a public pad and an area of recreation.


The Snake Farm

The Snake FarmInside the compound of the Thai Red Cross at Chulalongkorn Hospital on Rama IV Road is a huge snake farm conducting venom extraction to make anti-snakebite serum. Here you can study different species of snakes, and their venom properties, and observe the milking of snakes to extract venom. The farm is open on weekdays from 08:30 to 10 : 30 hours, from 08:30 to 12:00 hours on weekends and publi, holidays. Venom milking demonstrations take place at 10:30 and 14:00 hours midweek, and on weekends and public holidays at 10:30 hour.


Dream World

Dream World Located at kilometre 7 on the Rangsit-Ongkharak Road, Amphur Thanyaburi of Pathumthani Province, Dream World has within its compound a Fantasy Land and a wide variety of amusement machines and games. It is open during weekdays from 09:30 to 17:00 hours and 09:30 and 19:00 during weekends and official holidays. Admission fees plus fee for stage entertainment for adults and children are 95 baht and 80 baht respectively. Fees including tickets for all amusement games for adults and children are 250 baht. Children under 90 centimetres in height are admitted free-of-charge. For more information please call 533-1152, 533-1447 or 533¬1449, or fax 533-1899.


Taling Chan Floating Market

This is a weekend market open only Saturdays and Sundays from 09:00 to 16:00 hours at the pier in front of Taling Chan District Office or Sam Nak Ngarn Khet Taling Chun. Around that area there are facilities for private boat tours along the canal to observe the green surroundings of fruit orchards and the life style of the people at Taling Chan.

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