PUBLiC PARKS BANGKOK

PUBLIC PARKS

BENCHASIRI PARK

Built honor H.M. Queen Sirikit ‘sfifth cycle birthday ,this small but scenic park is located beside the Emporium shopping complex
Between Sukhumvit 20 and 22

CHATUJAK PARK
Another major public park located, it is located on phaholyothin
road near the chatuchak weekend market. It is spacious, has lots of trees
and wide lawns.

RAMA IX ROYAL PARK
Located on Srinakarin Road, this is Bangkok’s newest public park covering 80 hectares. It is home to king Rama IX’s museum and
to a horticultural research . The is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.daily.

LUMPINI PARK
Bordered by Rama IV and Wireless Road , this is Bangkok’s
Most popular park ,In the morning , it’s full of people exercising and jogging . It is also where tai chi devotees gather .
The park has a lake where boats can be rented

ROMMANINAT PARK
Located on Siripong Road near Wat Suthat this public park was formerly a detention area. A building within the walls constructedduring the reign of King Rama V now serves as a penal museum with shops selling products made by prisoners.

SARANROM PARK
An old park, it was originally a garden in the Saranrom Palace
That was built in 1874 during reign of the King RamaV . in the park
Is a moment of Queen Sunanda built in 1880. the Queen ,unfortunately, died in a boat accident in Nonthaburi that same year .

ZOO
Dusit zoo or KHAODIN
Located next to DUsit Throne Hall, this a popular destination
Among locals and visitors. Dusit Zoo houses several species of animals.
It also serves as a public park and recreation area.
Open to the public form 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily

KICKBOXING

LUMPINI BOXING STADIUM
Rama IV Road , Tel 02-252-8765
Open: Tue , Fri (6:30 p.m.-11p.m.),Sat(4:30p.m.-6p.m.
And 8 p.m.- midnight )
Subway : Lumpini
Admission: Bt220, Bt 440 and Bt 1,000 (ringside)

RATCHADAMNOEN BOXING STADIUM
Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue Tel. 02-281-4205
Open: Mon, Wed Thurs, Sun 2 p.m. (practice bouts)
6:30p.m. onwards
Admission: Bt 1,ooo, Bt 1,500 and Bt 2,000(ringside)