Head for Rama IX Park in the eastern suburbs of Bangkok for one of the most delightful events of the year
One of the most delightful flower
festivals in Thailand – the Suanluang Rama IX Flower Festival is taking
place again this year from 1-10 December, 2017.
As usual, there are many different flowers and blooms on display in
all areas of Suanluang Rama IX Public Park. Highlights also include an
exhibition in remembrance of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol
Adulyadej and his royally initiated projects in all parts of the
country.
There are also booths selling flowers and plants as well as gardening
tools. In addition, there are cultural performances from four regions
of Thailand, an ornamental plant contest, and a floating market selling
food, arts and crafts, and souvenirs.
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Suanluang Rama IX Public Park was built in 1987 to commemorate the
60th birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Covering an area of
500 rai, the park is divided into six sections: ‘Garden of the Great
King’ which is home to the Ratchamangkhala Pavilion; ‘Botanic Garden’,
the ‘Reservoir’; ‘Romanee Garden’; ‘Water Garden’; and ‘Sanam Rasdara
and Sport Center’. In addition, there is an international garden
featuring arrangements from different regions of the world. For more
information, please visit: www.tourismthailand.org (in English) or
suanluangrama9.or.th (in Thai)
The Suanluang Rama IX Public Park is located deep inside Bangkok’s
Sukhumvit Soi 103 (Udomsuk) Road. It opens daily from 08.00 – 19.00 Hrs.
Admission is 10 Baht.
Source - ThenNation
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