Lumphini Park

 

Lumphini Park is 142 acres located in the center of Bangkok. It is used by many locals as a place to jog, exercise and escape the blaring sun as the park offers ample shade throughout. The park was named after the Buddha’s birth place in Nepal. Vendors selling food can be found all around the park and it’s a great place for a picnic. The park is open every day from 4:30am to 11:00pm.

While walking around Lumphini Park, I came upon the Thailand and China Friendship Pavilion. This pavilion commemorated the sisterhood pact between Bangkok and Beijing. This pact was signed in 1993 for the objective of enhanced understanding and cooperation between the two cities. What I found most interesting is the marker identifying the pavilion is in Thai and English. Surprisenly not Chinese. Especially give the fact that more Chinese visit than any other English speaking country.

 

At the Far East side of the park is a canal of sorts with several clusters of water features. It’s a nice display and a nice place to sit and relax listening to the water. The area is well shaded and the water drowns out some of the street noise. The path way here runs parallel to Witthayu Road.

Address: Alongside Ratchadamri Road / Rama IV Road Directions: A short walk from either Ratchadamri or Sala Daeng Skytrain stations.

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