King Rama IX Park
King Rama IX Park
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TaherAlbaghliJulian
Kuwait City, Kuwait1,923 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Rama IX Park was built in 1987 as the biggest green space in Bangkok. The park is equipped with a grand botanical garden, a large lake and various gardens. It is located 15 kilometres from the central of Bangkok. The park opens to public daily from 5.00 am to 6 pm with 10 THB admission fee. Nice park to walk and relax.my favourite area is the lake.
Written September 11, 2023
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RonM382
Toronto, Canada20 contributions
Oct 2011 • Solo
King Rama IX Royal Park (aka locally as Suan Luang Rama IX) is a very large green and watery oasis on the eastern edge of Bangkok, not far from the main airport. It's 2/3 the size of London's Kew Gardens, which puts it in the ranks of the largest urban parks in the world, although perhaps not in the same league as New York's Central Park at 800+ acres. But it is impressive for a number of reasons.
There is a modest entrance fee of 5 baht for locals, and 10 baht for internationals, according to information I've seen online. However, I was only charged 5 baht and was clearly not local.
The park was completed in 1985, and it's fair to say that many of the tree plantings are not yet fully mature. It is nonetheless very interesting from a purely botanical perspective, as many of the plantings are ordered botanically and properly labelled. There is a nice shade house with a variety of tropical flowering plants, a large covered cactus/succulent house with an interesting collection (it's covered to keep it dry), and interesting marshy areas and a large lake.
Birdlife abounds -- although I'm no twitcher, I do enjoy watching the wide variety of birds characteristic of most natural places, and the Royal Park did not disappoint. I also saw at least two kinds of large lizard, along with squirrels and some other small mammals.
The park centers on a large lake, which can be traversed with paddle boats in the shape of ducks and swans, and there were a few on the lake puttering about, an excellent romantic activity. Water is in general a big feature, with many canals and off-shoots of the lake requiring a variety of picturesque bridges. There were numerous plantings of the Queen Victoria water lily (the one with edges, that can support the weight of a small baby), which ironically is a native of South America not Asia. Also many other water lilies, providing color on the water to balance the color in the many planted beds.
There are numerous refreshment stands, as well as a small restaurant near the main paddle-boat location across the lake from the big Royal Pavilion.
The park is well worth a visit if you like natural environments, or even a break from the incredible bustle of urban Bangkok. Come early in the morning, before it gets too hot, and plan on a leisurely stroll, perhaps a doze in one of the sheltered pavilions, and a calming cold beer in the restaurant. It will be worth it.
A few notes:
- Taxi fare from central Bangkok will be about 150 to 200 baht each way (about $5 to $6 at 2011 exchange rates). Given that it's a 30 to 45 minute ride, this is a steal. For a return, it is easy to flag down a taxi at the entrance, but if you don't speak Thai make sure to have a card from your hotel with the name and address written in Thai.
- The park is very much oriented to Thais, not to international tourists. I don't think there is a single direction or explanation sign in any language other than Thai, although plants are labelled in botanical Latin. If you want to make sense of the maps, and find particular locations, take along a Thai-speaking friend. The staff are very friendly, but pretty much limited to the Thai language.
- While there is shade available, it's impossible to walk around and not be in the sunshine. If you're fair-skinned, make sure to take a hat and consider use of sunscreen. I'm bald, and got quite worried about my poor exposed head when the clouds cleared. Fortunately, a shop near the restaurant had baseball caps for sale, and I was saved.
- The website for the park is in Thai only, but Google will translate it, approximately. A good alternative description is elsewhere on this website (TripAdvisor, do a search).
Trust me, you'll enjoy your visit.
There is a modest entrance fee of 5 baht for locals, and 10 baht for internationals, according to information I've seen online. However, I was only charged 5 baht and was clearly not local.
The park was completed in 1985, and it's fair to say that many of the tree plantings are not yet fully mature. It is nonetheless very interesting from a purely botanical perspective, as many of the plantings are ordered botanically and properly labelled. There is a nice shade house with a variety of tropical flowering plants, a large covered cactus/succulent house with an interesting collection (it's covered to keep it dry), and interesting marshy areas and a large lake.
Birdlife abounds -- although I'm no twitcher, I do enjoy watching the wide variety of birds characteristic of most natural places, and the Royal Park did not disappoint. I also saw at least two kinds of large lizard, along with squirrels and some other small mammals.
The park centers on a large lake, which can be traversed with paddle boats in the shape of ducks and swans, and there were a few on the lake puttering about, an excellent romantic activity. Water is in general a big feature, with many canals and off-shoots of the lake requiring a variety of picturesque bridges. There were numerous plantings of the Queen Victoria water lily (the one with edges, that can support the weight of a small baby), which ironically is a native of South America not Asia. Also many other water lilies, providing color on the water to balance the color in the many planted beds.
There are numerous refreshment stands, as well as a small restaurant near the main paddle-boat location across the lake from the big Royal Pavilion.
The park is well worth a visit if you like natural environments, or even a break from the incredible bustle of urban Bangkok. Come early in the morning, before it gets too hot, and plan on a leisurely stroll, perhaps a doze in one of the sheltered pavilions, and a calming cold beer in the restaurant. It will be worth it.
A few notes:
- Taxi fare from central Bangkok will be about 150 to 200 baht each way (about $5 to $6 at 2011 exchange rates). Given that it's a 30 to 45 minute ride, this is a steal. For a return, it is easy to flag down a taxi at the entrance, but if you don't speak Thai make sure to have a card from your hotel with the name and address written in Thai.
- The park is very much oriented to Thais, not to international tourists. I don't think there is a single direction or explanation sign in any language other than Thai, although plants are labelled in botanical Latin. If you want to make sense of the maps, and find particular locations, take along a Thai-speaking friend. The staff are very friendly, but pretty much limited to the Thai language.
- While there is shade available, it's impossible to walk around and not be in the sunshine. If you're fair-skinned, make sure to take a hat and consider use of sunscreen. I'm bald, and got quite worried about my poor exposed head when the clouds cleared. Fortunately, a shop near the restaurant had baseball caps for sale, and I was saved.
- The website for the park is in Thai only, but Google will translate it, approximately. A good alternative description is elsewhere on this website (TripAdvisor, do a search).
Trust me, you'll enjoy your visit.
Written October 9, 2011
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CarlaColumna123
Cologne, Germany1,399 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
King Rama IX Park is the largest park in Bangkok and was built for King Bhumibol's sixtieth birthday. It is a huge compound with wonderful botanical gardens, a lake and a pavillon. An amazing place for recreation!
Written February 19, 2019
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Watchalee S
Bangkok, Thailand91 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
Here is a giant green space in Bangkok with a large lake and beautiful garden. the easiest way to get here is taking the BTS to Udom Suk and then take a taxi.
Written March 5, 2017
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Soe-Photo
Bangkok, Thailand197 contributions
Feb 2014 • Friends
Beautiful spacious park in the outskirts of Bangkok...
There is a very big lake in the middle of the park where you can ride boats and feed the fish. Big trees and flower bushes surround the lake. There are a lot of small little food/drink kiosks around the park. A lot of people come to the park and stay the whole day relaxing under the trees.
Entrance is free before 9 am and after 5 pm.
There is a very big lake in the middle of the park where you can ride boats and feed the fish. Big trees and flower bushes surround the lake. There are a lot of small little food/drink kiosks around the park. A lot of people come to the park and stay the whole day relaxing under the trees.
Entrance is free before 9 am and after 5 pm.
Written March 7, 2014
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Gabs70
Bangkok, Thailand20 contributions
Dec 2011 • Couples
Suan Luang Rama IX is the largest public park in Bangkok. The concept of this park originated as one of the many social and public offerings to celebrate the 60th Birthday of His Majesty the King in 1987.
The purpose of Suan Luang Rama IX Park was to provide the public`s relaxing environment, sporting and cultural activities.
There are 6 areas consist of Homage to His Majesty, the Botanical Garden, the Reservoir, Rommaniya Garden, the Sanam Rasdara and the Water Garden.
The park is popular during early morning and evening for fitness fanatics who jog around the public park and take photographs with varied plant species and flower gardens.
You can picnic in the shade of a tree or enjoy with renting row boat to go out onto the lake. There are also a museum which built to dedicate to the work of H.M. the King.
The purpose of Suan Luang Rama IX Park was to provide the public`s relaxing environment, sporting and cultural activities.
There are 6 areas consist of Homage to His Majesty, the Botanical Garden, the Reservoir, Rommaniya Garden, the Sanam Rasdara and the Water Garden.
The park is popular during early morning and evening for fitness fanatics who jog around the public park and take photographs with varied plant species and flower gardens.
You can picnic in the shade of a tree or enjoy with renting row boat to go out onto the lake. There are also a museum which built to dedicate to the work of H.M. the King.
Written February 13, 2012
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Vinn
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates15 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We had fun watching thai views but activities are lesser in this park! Its nice if you will visit here as a group.
Written May 23, 2019
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AaronNgiam
Bangkok, Thailand20 contributions
Mar 2019
Very well kept and maintained. Named after the 9th King of the Kingdom of Thailand. Lots of space for those who are looking for a perfect venue to stretch your muscles for a walk or jog, away from the hustle and bustle of city life to breathe in Fresh Air.
Written March 4, 2019
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Tom V
8 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
Wow! Our family spent a few days in Bankok after returning from our Phuket holiday. If you like traffic jams, noise and breathing in polluted air, Bankok is the place to be! So the day before we left, we decided to look for a place that was the opposite, and found this in King Rama IX park. Beautiful, clean, spacious, and... hardly any visitors! Don't understand why, as it is a small paradise. Beautiful plants, flowers, birds, squirrels, and big reptiles (?!) can be seen. Bonus: clean air and no cars. Small warning for those who expect to find a place to eat, we did not find it. Other reviews say places to eat are there, not when we were there though.
Written February 13, 2018
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jojo
Navi Mumbai, India2,838 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
With lot of entertainment and fun the Botanical Garden and the Parks were properly and maintained best suited for relaxation.
Written July 30, 2017
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Is it possible to buy medicinal herbs there? Roots/powder/essential oil etc.
Written July 14, 2019
Havent seen around the area particulary but Im sure there are lots in Thailand markets.
Written July 14, 2019
The park was only there during tne one year mourning and is no longer.
Written August 22, 2018
I searched for "best dog park" in bangkok. And King Rama 9 came at the top of the list. Is this an error ? Are pets allowed inside the park ?
Written July 13, 2018
I think pets are not allowed here. You may check their website and call them to reconfirm on phone
Written July 16, 2018
No fee. Even parking is free. If you use the restroom it’s a few bahts (I think it’s three bahts)
Written May 15, 2018
Yes there as an fee, at least there was when we went there a few months ago. It was something about 10THB , that's less than 50 cents US, so basically you can count it as a free entrance.
Enjoy your trip and the garden, it really is something beautiful and a great spot to relax after busy Bangkok streets.
Written May 15, 2018
I want to take my 3 year old kid there so can you suggest me a good time to take her to the park? What time we can find sunlight but less heat? Will 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm ok? Is there any tree shades where we can spread a sheet and have picnic? Will there be lots of mosquito?
Written March 19, 2018
You will not find too much shady places (but there are). We did not experience mosquito's. There is a nice playground where a 3 year old can play. The park is big, perhaps too big for a 3 year old to walk.
Written March 29, 2018
What is the opening-closing time?
Written January 15, 2018
They close at 7pm. When there is a fair or festival much later.
Written January 16, 2018
Parking is compicated. As often the best choice is to take a taxi or tuktuk, quick efficient and most affordable
Written May 15, 2018
Thanks for the guideline. However, found it bit confusing can you please tell me how much time it may take to reach the park from my hotel if I take skytrain?
Thanks,
Sabrina
Written December 7, 2016
It depends on where your hotel is located. I the skytrain will take you part of the way but then you will need to take a taxi to the park.
Written January 22, 2018
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