Background of Suan Luang Rama IX Public Park

Ratchamangkhala Pavilion

The conception and construction of Suan Luang Rama IX Public Park was a joint effort between the private and public sectors. Generous financial support, in the form of donations, was also received from Thai community. The park was a gift to His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of his 5th Cycle Birthday Anniversary in 1987.

The main objectives are threefold:

1. To make Suan Luang Rama IX Public Park the venue for the promotion of botanical knowledge.

2. To maintain a sizeable collection of various plant species for educational and recreational purposes.

3. To build awereness and understanding of the need to conserve our natural resources and the environment in which we live.
His Majesty the King graciously presided over the inaugurate of the park on 1st December 1987

Suan Luang Rama IX Location

Map of Suan Luang Rama IX

The Park has an area of 500 rai. Responsibility for the maintenance of the park and its day-to-day operations belongs to Suan Luang Rama IX Public Park Foundation which reports back all activity to Suan Luang Rama IX Public Park Executive Committee and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA.) The Park is open to the public during 0500-1900 daily. Please note that an admission fee is charged between 0900-1700 hours. For those who would like to visit as a group and request the services of an official guide, should contact the office of Suan Luang Rama IX Foundation at Chai Chon Building.

Within Suan Luang Rama IX Public Park, a variety of activities can be undertaken such as: Walk and run rallies, aerobics, swordplay, Tai-kek, and Yok. In addition, there is an exercise facility containing exercising equipments for both children and adults. It also has maze for mind exercise and canose for exercising the body. A yearly highlight is the ‘Magnificent Plants that Beautify the Suan Luang Rama IX Flolwers Festival ’ held in early December annually.

Areas in Suan Luang Rama IX Public Park

Suan Luang Rama IX Public Park can be divided into six main areas :

Area 1 – The Garden of the Great King
Taking up an area of  21 rai, the Garden of the Great King is home to the Ratchamangkhala Pavilion, In front of the Pavilion is the Ratchaphruek (Cassia fistula) garden and three large ponds with fountains that have been beautifully decorated with flowering and ornamental plants. The pavilion’s interior contains nine mirrored rooms that exhibit various facts of His Majesty’s life, artefacts and background information on projects initiated by the royal family. There is also a meeting room with seating capacity of 500.

The Garden of the Great King

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