King Rama IX Memorial Park explained

King Rama IX Memorial Park is a 279rai public park currently under construction in the Dusit district of Bangkok, Thailand.^{[1] [2]} The project was initiated by King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) to commemorate his father King Bhumibol Adulyadej and mother Queen Sirikit.^[3] The park occupies the former grounds of the Royal Turf Club of Thailand, also known as the Nang Loeng Racecourse, the land of which is owned by the Crown Property Bureau, and construction is expected to last until 2024.^[4] The park has as its central feature a large bronze statue of King Bhumibol, which was unveiled by Vajiralongkorn on 13 October 2022, the sixth anniversary of the late king's death.^{[5] [6]}

Transportation

King Rama IX Memorial Park is close to the Yommarat railway halt on the Northern, Northeastern, and Southern lines. It will also be close to the future Yommarat interchange station on the MRT Orange Line and SRT Dark Red Line.^{[7] [8]}

References

13.7633°N 100.5175°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Turrell . Claire . 2024-09-10 . Bangkok turns to urban forests to beat worsening floods . 2024-09-11 . Mongabay Environmental News . en-US.
2. Web site: 2022-10-13 . King Rama IX Memorial Park meant to be ‘more than just a public park’ . 2024-09-30 . nationthailand . en-US.
3. News: Royal plans unveiled for park to honour late king . 2024-09-11 . Bangkok Post . en.
4. News: จากสนามม้านางเลิ้ง สู่อุทยานเฉลิมพระเกียรติ ร.9 . 16 October 2022 . BBC News Thai . 5 December 2021 . th.
5. News: ในหลวง-พระราชินีเสด็จฯ เปิดพระบรมราชานุสาวรีย์ ร.9 . 16 October 2022 . BBC News Thai . 13 October 2022 . th.
6. Web site: 2023-12-05 . HM King’s son lays flowers at statue of his grandfather in Bangkok . 2024-09-11 . nationthailand . en-US.
7. Web site: 2024-11-02 . Construction work on western section of Orange Line to start next year . 2024-11-17 . nationthailand . en-US.
8. News: Orange Line construction disruptions expected . 2024-11-17 . Bangkok Post . en.