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This 360-rai (about 58-hectare) plot of land was formerly known as the Saladaeng field, and was the private property of King Rama VI. In 1925 the King donated the land to the nation to be used as a public park and fair ground. The Siamrath Phiphitthapan Trade Fair held here to promote Thai products among Thais and foreigners was discontinued after the death of the king. The name Lumphini given by the King came from the name of the birthplace of the Lord Buddha.

Koh Loy or "Floating Island": King Rama Vl arranged for examples of native plants from all regions of the country to be planted here for the education of the people.

Royal Monument of King Rama VI: Located at the park's main entrance. Alumni of Vajiravudh Colic to built the memorial with additional funding forn he government of F.M. Plaek Pibulsongkram and public donations.

Clock Tower: This Chinese style stucture was built in 1925 as preparations for the Siamrath Phiphitthapan Trade Fair.

Lumphini Park Public Library: This is the first Pub[ library in Thailand. It has 30,000 books and has opened audio and visual educational services, promotions to encourage reading, and book exhi?bition etc.

This was once a field inundated by flood water every year, until the Public Parks Division decided to develop it in a three-year project fro 1985-1987. Now the once-flooded field has been rescued and turned into a beautiful park. Shady trees, flowering shrubs, animal-like trimmed bushed as well as the serenity of a forest park have made Phra Nakorn Park a favourite with families in the evenings.

There is also a multi-purpose field for family activities, a gazebo, fountains, and a youth centre. The nursery provides information for visitors on varieties of plants and how to take care of them.

Benjasiri Park was built on a 29-rai plot of land donated to the BMA who turned it into a park to commemorate the 60th Birthday of HM Queen Sirikit on August 12, 1992.

Sculptures: There are 12 pieces of contemporary sculptures including children's works in the park.

Chalerm Phrakiet Square: This contains a big coin sculpture depicting a 3 metre-tall standing image of Queen Sirikit in low relief, two Thai-style pavilions displaying pictures of the queen per?forming her various duties, and jumping fountains.

Inside the park is a forest garden, a big pond, Thai style pavilions, a multi-purpose open space, a health garden, children's playground, a skating rink, basketball and tra-kraw courts, and swimming pools.

In 1889, King Rama V ordered the purchase of this land to build a place of detention and the training and rehabilitation of the inmates. When construction was complete, it was called, Khuk Mahantathot or "New Prison." The name has been changed many times, the most recent being to Bangkok Special Prison.

To celebrate HM Queen Sirikit's Fifth Cycle birthday in 1992, the Department of Corrections moved the prison out and built Rommaninat Park meaning "Park of the Queen Our Refuge."

Bronze Sculpture - Conch Shell: Sited in a commemorative fountain at the highest point of the park. The shell and its platter are cast in alloy and plated with bronze. Inside it are the holy cloth of Mahasolotmongkol and a real shell.

Corrections Museum: Located on Mahachai Road, it comprises of four buildings: Criminal Court, Temporary Building, Shops of the Correction Department, and Section 9 Building. Inside displays instruments of punishment and evolution of punishment in Thailand.

There is also a multi-purpose space in the park with a children's playground, exercise area, footpaths and jogging tracks.

This was originally a Royal Park in Saranrom Palace, which King Rama IV ordered to be built as a residence towards the end of his reign. Sadly, the king passed away before he could take up residence there.

In the reign of King Rama V, it served as a residence for members of the Royal Family and a place to welcome official guests. It became the venue for festivals in the cool season throughout'' the reign of King Rama VI.

After the change of government, King Rama VII donated it as offices for the People's Party and the location of the People's Party Circle. In 1960, the cabinet presented it to Bangkok Municipality. The Royal Park was then revived as a trefoil garden and public park.

Monument to HM Queen Sunantha Kumareerat and HRH Prince Kannaporn Phetcharat: In the reign of King Rama V, the Queen and the young prince died in a boating accident. On the orders of the king, their ashes were kept at the south end of the park in a marble monument dedicated to their memory. Their biographies are carved on the monument, with words of remembrance from King Rama V in both Thai and English.

Chao Mae Takhien Deity: This shrine to the spirit of the Takhien tree was built in the reign of King Rama VI. It is in the form of a three-level, octagonal Chinese pavilion.

Glass House: This houses a school where botany and such horticultural techniques as hydroponic planting and grafting are taught.

Once known as Buengkum or Bueng-ta?thor. Pond, this was abandoned reservoir until it was icorporated into the flood prevention project of HM the King. It was then transformed into a park as well as a reservoir to hold excess water before its release into natural canals.

On the 52nd anniversary of the end of World War II, August 16, 1997, the park was officially given the name Seri Thai Park in honour of the Seri Thai or Free Thai Movement whose members fought alongside the Allies during the, japanese occupation.

It is the only public water park in Bangkok and covers an area of 360 rai (about 145 acres). The 9 km. long reservoir is linked with Sansap Canal , and many native plants grow in the park area. The island pavilion has10 varieties of palm tree.

Three Forest Parks: Thaveesuk, Romsai and Cha roenkarn, with a variety of perennial trees such as B nyan, Royal Poinciana, Cassia and Borneo Mah gany.

In the flower and fruit gardens, most of the f ants are of Thai origin. Among the flowering shrubs are pikul and moke, while fruit trees include pomelo, santol, custard apple and jackfruit.

Apart from being a water park in the middle of the city, Seri Thai Park is also an outdoor classroom displaying different varieties of Thai plants and trees for those who have both education and recreation in mind.

The State Railway of Thailand donated this y land to build a park according to the wish of HM the King on the occasion of his 4th Cycle birthda in 1976.

Inside the park are many varieties of trees and plants in gardens with different themes. There is a herbal garden, for instance, and another devoted to flowers in literature.

Chatuchak Market: A heaven for shoppers, especially if they are ready to bargain. The plant market is held every Wednesday and Thursday, while at the weekend it becomes the biggest market in Thailand , bringing together 8,000 stalls from all parts of the country.

A look at the plan of the market shows that it is divided into 26 areas. The kinds of products to be found include antiques, books and magazines , fashions, food, furniture, handicrafts, jewellery , paintings, pets, plants, and miscellaneous items.

Six Asean Sculptors: This exhibition shows the work of artists from the six countries of the Asean region: Brunei , Indonesia , Malaysia , The philipines, Singapore and Thailand .

Prestigious Train Hall: Located near Gate 2, this , the place to study history and view displays of p st forms of transport, from London taxis to japanese patrol cars used during World War II.

Another green area, the forest park was built to commemorate the 60th birthday anniversary HM Queen Sirikit. Besides serving as a "lung" for Bangkokians the park also used to conserve plan both of local and foreign origins.

The combining of letter "Sor seua" and "S" shape pool: The first Thai and English alphabets Of the name of the queen. The pool is decorated with flower and three fountains.

Lotus Garden : A big concrete pool contains local and foreign lotuses planted in ancient water Jar.Also decorating the area are various kinds of flow,arranged in European-style.

Botanical Garden : The garden was built on a 30-jai plot of land for conservation of plants.

Originally the residence of HRH Princess Vimada, director of the Room for Articles used by the King, it was also a hall of residence for students at Thammasat University.

It was created as a museum to celebrate the 6th Cycle birthday of HM King Bhumibol in 1999 displaying works of art presented to His Majesty.

In the reign of King Rama VI, the King ordered the moving of Suan Si Reudu Residential Hall formerly the residence of HM Queen Saovabha to buiId in Sukhothai Palace. The palace was subse?quently disassembled and rebuilt as Royal Merit for HM Queen Saovabha at Wat Rachathiwat.

To celebrate the Golden Jubilee of HM King Bhumibol, Suan Si Reudu Residential Hall was rebuilt in its original location. Inside is a display of item, presented to HM the King on the occasion of His Majesty's 50th year on the throne.

The two-storey green wooden mansion beautifully decorated with ornate fretwork at the eaves and pediment was a former residence of Queen Srisawarindra, the royal consort of King Rama V

It is now used as an exhibition hall where I historic photographs documenting the Chakri dynasty are displayed. Among them are pictures of rare court ceremonies such as the one-month-?after-birth ceremony and photographs of the king entering the monkhood etc.

The Mansion was formerly belonged to HRH Prince Dara Rasmi. The building was built of brick and plaster with Panya-style roof.
Displayed in this mansion are articles used in royal ceremonies, such as the royal palaquin and the royal sedan chair used in royal barge. Also display here are oil paintings ordered from Europe during King Rama V's visit and portraits of senior members of the Royal family.

DUSIT PALACE, ROYAL CARRIAGE MUSEUM
Carriages were introduced into Thailand at the beginning of Rattanakosin period and were popularly used from 1897, after King Rama V's visit to Europe, until they were replaced by automobiles around the period of King Rama VIII. Most of the carriages displayed in the museum are from the periods of King Rama V and VI. Among them are the main royal carriages for the King and minor ones for his entourage, 13 in all.

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