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

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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.

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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.

Area 2 – The Botanic Garden
The garden is within an area of 150 Rai and houses a massive collection of plant species. Organized by their taxonomic and ecological settings, the plants are used for reserch, conservation and education purposes. A herbarium, library, and the office for the garden’s administrative and technical staff can also be found within the Botanical Hall. Ferns and Orchids Greenhouse, Indoor Plants Greenhouse, Geodesic Dome and  the Pavilion in the center of the Lotus Pond, otherwise known as the Thakon Phrakiat Pavilion. The pavilion is used as a conference or seminar centre. The Office Building of the Public Parks of Suan Luang Rama IX Public Park owned by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, its primary responsibility is the upkeep of the garden as well as tree planting and seed propogation.

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