Benchakiti Park, located on Ratchadaphisek Road, is a new landmark for relaxing or learning about nature, and is attended by all groups of people, both Thai and foreign.
Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, the government spokesman, said that the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense were happy that Benchakiti Park is attracting so many visitors. Now that the situation in Covid has calmed down and restrictions have been relaxed, everyone is happy to see the park being revived.
This new public park was created “The original location of a tobacco factory became the “lung” of Bangkok. It was created with the idea of “planting trees in people’s hearts and minds,” in response to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great (Rama IX) and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother’s aspirations.
The idea is to raise public awareness of the importance of forests and water, and to encourage people to work together to manage natural resources and the environment in a sustainable manner.
The Royal Thai Army has been organizing “Music in the Garden” activities to bring happiness to Bangkok residents at the park. It has arranged for five musical bands to perform in turn from June to August this year to entertain those who come to the park to exercise and relax. The music performance takes place on weekends between 17.00 and 19.00 hr.
There is a 5.8-kilometer walking trail, a 2.8-kilometer running trail, and a 3.4-kilometer cycling trail. Children and youth are welcome to visit the park to learn about nature and the ecological system. There is also a demonstration rice field, a learning center, a museum, an activity platform, and a stand that can hold over 15,000 people.
A 1.6-kilometer skywalk connects Lumphini Park. According to the government spokesperson, this skywalk will be expanded in the future to connect to other nearby public parks. This would position Bangkok as the city with the “Amazing Natural Park.”
Benchakiti Park, he said, is a major project to which the Prime Minister is committed in order to increase greenbelts in the city and reduce the problem of PM2.5 dust particles. The park, which was built as a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on her 60th birthday anniversary, also reflects the bonds between Thai people and the monarchy.
