Suan Luang Rama IX Park

The history of Suan Luang Rama 9
The concept and construction of Suan Luang Rama IX Royal Botanic Garden were a joint effort between the private and public sectors.

Generous financial supports, in the form of donations, obtained from public all over the country.

The Garden was established in honor of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the auspicious occasion of 60th Birthday Anniversary in 1987

and His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej officially opened the Garden on December 1, 1987.

The three main objectives of the Garden are:

– To make Suan Luang Rama IX Royal Botanic Garden as a venue to educate the public about botanical sciences.
– To maintain an appropriate collection of various plant species for educational and recreational purposes.
– To build up awareness for conservation of natural resources and the green environment.

Suan Luang Rama 9
Located in Nong Bon subdistrict, southeast of Bangkok, the Garden covered an area of 200 acres. (500 rais) The maintenance of the Garden and its routine activities were operated by the staff of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and partially supported by the Suan Luang Rama IX Foundation.

Suan Luang Rama IX Royal Botanic Garden is divided into 3 main areas:
1. Royal Garden
2. Activities Zone
3. Botanical Garden