Over
the years, I have read many lists pointing people to the best parks in Bangkok
and more often than not, they will involve usual suspects like Lumpini Park,
Chatuchak Park, Benjasiri Park or Queen Sirikit Park. With no offence towards
all these parks or the owners of those lists, why is it that the clear Mother of
all Parks in Bangkok is usually not on the lists most of the time? Maybe the
name of the list should be changed to "The most accessible parks in Bangkok"
instead.
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My Daddy's recommendations are always the
best |
So
here's the Stranger in Bangkok putting my reputation on the line to recommend to
all my readers arguably the BEST Park in Bangkok, the Mother of all Parks, Suan
Luang Rama IX Park. It is also known as King Rama IX Park, or even more commonly
as Suan Luang or King Park.
Built
in 1987 to celebrate King Bhumibol's 60th birthday, King Rama IX Park is the
largest green space in Bangkok (approximately 200 acres), with lakes, ponds,
bridges and many different gardens built in reference to many countries in the
world like UK, China and Japan. Go during the cool winter where temperatures
drop to around 20degC, you will see a lavish annual floral display that
coincides with the King's Birthday on December 5th.
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Reminds me of our time at Jim Thompson
Farm |
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And our time in the Netherlands and
UK |
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The only thing it lacks is probably a huge plot of
sunflowers |
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We also took family portraits
there |
Suan
Luang Rama IX Park is not very accessible via public transport. Even though it
has 2 entrances situated very far apart, both will require a taxi ride of around
20-30 minutes from their nearest BTS stations.
The
first entrance is near Srinakarin Road, behind Seacon Square and Paradise Park.
There's a huge weekend market on Saturday and it's accessible to the park's
playgrounds, so if you are looking for a family day out, that will be the
entrance to go to. Go early in the morning to enjoy the weekend market and park
before spending the rest of the day chilling the the excellent malls mentioned
above.
If,
like me, you prefer more peace and quiet, you can head to the other entrance
along Suan Luang R.9 Road, opposite Big C Suan Luang, which will bring you
closer to the lake, King's museum, pedalos and themed gardens. Finding a bite
afterwards is not complicated at all, as there are a handful of restaurants
around the Big C Supermarket right opposite.
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There are many interesting parts to
explore |
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And fresh things to touch and
feel |
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Just an excellent place to spend quality time with family
and friends |
So
if you are wondering where to bring your family to breathe some fresh air in
this crowded metropolis, think no further. Discard all the lists you can find
and come here, it's definitely worth the trip.
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