Every time we can, we always go to nearby park to have fun. Few weekends back, we all went to Benjakiti Park which is just walking distance from our place right now.
This beautiful park is one of the newest parks in downtown Bangkok, located on part of the former Tobacco Monopoly site on Ratchadaphisek Road, next to Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. It covers an area of about 69 hectares and features a large lake surrounded by a landscaped park.
Foundation Stone
And here they are started walking…
…they are bit far already, they are walking too fast!
Finally, here they are with a smile for Mommy…
Oppsss…little one got tired already, lucky!
There are lots of sculptures around, some are donated by other countries…I think!
There are all kinds of leisure facilities such as boats and bicycles for hire, a walking and running path and children’s playground.We did not try boats nor bicycles…but yeah, we walked but I’m happy! Two playgrounds inside the park, the first one we saw wasn’t not nice anymore and teenagers are the one playing on but lucky to find another one that’s still nice and kids are the one playing…Guess what? They enjoyed in this area…
And of course, there are lots of beautiful flowers around the park!
Boating using a swan-lake boat is done at Ratchada Lake, which used to be a water reservoir for the Thailand Tobacco Monopoly before.
And lastly, some of the buildings that are just around the park…
Its a beautiful day, we thought it will rain but thanks God, its not! So, after our trip to the park, we went to Queen Sirikit National Convention Center to have some drinks!
Daddy’s Mai Tai (cocktail)
Mommy’s Mickey Mouse (mocktail) made of Coke and Ice Cream, reminds me of McDonalds McFloat…Isabelle got the cherries!
CJ and Isabelle shared with water and a lemon juice but unfortunately I cannot see the picture.
And we saw that there’s on-going Home Buyers’ Expo 2011 inside…guess what, we enjoyed looking to those house and they are all lovely!
If you think I am done, hold-on, there’s few more picture, hehehe!!! Since we are tired already, we took subway and its our first time to ride on their subway…:)
Yes, I am now done…I’m sure you get bored already reading or maybe you did not but its just lovely to share this beautiful thing with you…but yeah, thanks for your visit! And its not the end of our day yet, we went to have lunch after and we are all hungry, hehehe!
Lastly, I think the best time to visit is just before sunset but we went there before lunch, so can you imagined how hot it is…and yes, its free admission and open from 5am to 8pm daily.
Getting there: the park is five minutes walk from both MRT: Sukhumvit and MRT: Queen Sirikit and from BTS: Asok. Half way between Sukhumvit and Rama IV Roads.
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Thank you and have a great weekend, everyone!
that was an awesome view sis! thanks for visiting my wednesday whites entry.
clavs
Great Pics ! Cute Kids!
wow, at least there was a refreshment after all the long walk at the park hahahah…. thanks for taking us there sis… awesome photos.. was here for WW..
pati ako nauhaw sa photos hehehe… ang gaganda. Visiting from WW.
Looks like your family had a great outing!
SOME CALL IT RED
“I don’t have time,” my grandfather said,
“to dither around and stand on my head,
pretending that crimson is blue, not red—
just tell me the truth, if you please.
“I’m much too old for being lied to,
so tell me the truth about the rose hue
that colors the sky when the day is through
and adds a bright blush to the trees.
“Some call it red and some call it pink,
some call it strawberry wine-colored ink;
I call it rubicund, that’s what I think—
now leave me alone, if you please.”
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Featherless Pomegranate
wow.. looks like a very nice place..:)
Visiting from WW here are my whites…Under The Umbrellas, Just Landed and Booster Seat
Wonderful post!
I felt like walking in the park with you all
Wow! Beautiful shots! All are super nice and fun! Great place, too!
This is a late visit for WW. If you haven’t yet, you might want to check out my white shares, too!
Check Sneakers
Shasta Daisy
Gibbous Moon
Withering Hosta
Xoxo Bargain
If you have, a big thanks and see you next time!
mocktail is interesting and nice place too!
what a lovely place sis…my gosh! thanks for taking us with you through your photos…bunos na tong pagkain…ehehehe!
Oh that was such a cool park. Tranquility in the midst of the buzzing city. I love the swan boats too, we only have plain canoes here in our park. Such was a fun way to bond with your lovely family.
Thanks for visiting my post earlier. Giving back the love,
Kate
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wow! what beautiful photos of a beautiful day! thanks for the info, sis! have not gone to that park yet. We would love to check it out!
Visiting as a host and as a participant from
http://rayainthailand.com/2011/09/20/cambodia-visa-run/
http://www.ourhomeandhaven.info/my-little-songbird-affirmed/
a great place to relax amidst the busy life in the city. thanks for sharing.
We love walking at the park, playing at the playground too sis, even I go swinging!
Looks like a fun day!
Beautiful park. I love the children’s playground. Mukhang safe for kids to play. A day in the park is always a fun day. I remember we also bring our own food, yummy homecooked food.
Visiting via Thursday Brownies.
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