2007-12-09

LUMPHINI PARK


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.


LUMPHINI PARK
Address:
Rama IV Road Wangmai Sub-District Pathumwan District Bangkok 10300 Telephone: (662) 252-7006Bus: 4 13 14 15 17 25 (Samyak) 45 46 47 62 67 74 76 106 109 115 116 149Air-con Bus: 4 5 62 67 76 507 Sai 38 Mb 14 17

Opening Hours : Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm Closed: Sat Sun Public Hols. Park : Daily 4:30 am-8 pm Admission Fee: Park: Free AdmissionBoat Pedal Boat : 40 Baht/hrs. Aerobic Dance: Daily 6-7 am

Activity, Festival : Music in the Park: Sat Sun Library : Lumphini Park Public Lib.

Telephone: (662) 252-8030 Facimile: (662) 252-8030 Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 8:30 am-8 pmClosed: Mon Public Hols.School, University: Suan LumphiniParking : Inside and In front of the Park

Nearby Attractions :Central Dept. Store Chula.Hosp. Dusit Thani Hotel Lumphini Boxing Stadium Pan Pacific HotelRobinson Dept. StoreRoyal Bangkok Sports Club Silom Road

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