Benchasiri Park (, , ; "Park Commemorating the Fifth Cycle Birthday Anniversary") is a garden located on

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. Built on next door to the Emporium and Emsphere shopping complex, it serves to commemorate the fifth cycle (sixtieth) birthday anniversary of Queen Sirikit on 12 August 1992. Construction began in 1990 on land which originally housed the Bangkok Meteorological Department until its relocation to Bang Na. Built around an ornamental lake, it contains 12 pieces of contemporary sculpture by Thai artists and is often used for open-air events. It can be reached from

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( Sukhumvit Line of the BTS Skytrain), and is located between

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22 and 24. This park also allows reclining, unlike other parks.

Facilities

Sports area This is large area for people who want to go jogging and it has a multi-purpose outdoor court to support volleyball, basketball and skating. This area is surrounded by trees for shade. Swimming pool There is a 12.5 x 25 meter swimming pool. This was created as a result of a survey of park users who wanted a place in the area to bring their children to use. Playground The playground attracts many children. It is particularly busy on holidays. This area has a large number of items of play equipment.

Regular Weekly Events

Dhamma ni suan

There is a Buddhist service Sunday from 07.00 – 09.00, aimed to support people who are uncomfortable attending a temple.

Dontri ni suan

Dontri ni suan occurs on Saturdays and Sundays, to provide relaxing from work and other stresses. There are many songs in Thai and other music from around the world.

References

Parks in Bangkok 1992 establishments in Thailand Khlong Toei district {{Thailand-geo-stub