A Review of Bangkok’s New Wetland Park

[reader]

From Khaosod English

BANGKOK — A naturalistic public park has arrived in Bangkok and it’s not to be missed.

Phase two of the Benjakitti Park, opened quietly last December, offered visitors a new and different experience from other public parks – it is modern, minimalist and naturalistic.

 

BANGKOK — A naturalistic public park has arrived in Bangkok and it’s not to be missed.

Phase two of the Benjakitti Park, opened quietly last December, offered visitors a new and different experience from other public parks – it is modern, minimalist and naturalistic.

BANGKOK — A naturalistic public park has arrived in Bangkok and it’s not to be missed.

Phase two of the Benjakitti Park, opened quietly last December, offered visitors a new and different experience from other public parks – it is modern, minimalist and naturalistic.

Highlights include a nearly two-kilometer long skywalk crisscrossing a lovely view of wetland peppered with mounds of earth forming tiny islets below. There’s also a separate walking trail at ground level. The paths, both on the upper and lower levels, encourage you to keep walking and explore. They are laid out seemingly at random, making getting lost fun.

Converted from a land formerly part of the Tobacco Authority of Thailand with an entrance from Ratchadaphisek Road, one can see some high rise buildings enveloped from all directions. Yet, the feelings are more lost in nature because the naturalistic park requires a five-minutes walk from the entrance of the old phase of Benjakitti Park.

his means if you are standing at the center of the new park, which is adequately large at 61 rai excluding the final unfinished phase, you won’t hear any traffic noises despite the fact that you’re just a 15 to 20 minutes’ walk from BTS Asok station and Sukhumvit station of the MRT underground.

On the western end of the park, there is a large grass lawn surrounded by a half amphitheater. There are 12 levels of slope made of bare concrete where one could just sit and watch the views of nature, the skyline, and other people relaxing and playing frisbee.

Benjakitti Wetland Park is part of the old Benjakitti Park. The entrance is located on Ratchadaphisek Road, next to Queen Sirikit Convention Center. It opens from 5am to 9pm daily.

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[a-447]

Looks fantastic!

[Lonnie]

A must see added for my visit.

[TMax]

Definitely will be visited on future trips, it will be part of the morning exercise lap of Lumphini and Benjakitti

[reader]

Made my second visit to this park today. My first was on previous trip about five months ago and I was surprised by how much new growth has occurred since. Originally tobacco fields, the property covers a sprawling mash that not only serves as a huge water retention reserve but as home to many bird species you don’t see in nearby Lumpini Park. 

We entered about 4p.m. Under partly cloudy skies and a steady breeze. Although there were more visitors than last time, the area is so vast you never feel crowded. Some parts are landscaped but the emphasis is decidedly on a natural setting easily accessible to the general public without admission fees. 

A large amphitheater has been created to blend in with the park’s sense of wildness. It’s truly an oasis in the heart of the city.

Benjakitti Wetland Park is Easily reached by MRT’s Klongtoey station, just two stops from Silom. Take Exit 2. 

[fedssocr]

28 minutes ago, reader said:

 home to many bird species you don’t see in nearby Lumpini Park. 

 

is that because there aren't monitor lizards (yet)? I'm really looking forward to visiting all of these new parks

[reader]

No lizards observed, but many fish and some turtles. 

Some of the lizards were removed from Lumpini last year.

Late afternoon seems to be good time. Long shadows enhance the landscape and colors.

[fedssocr]

did you visit the new Chong Nonsi park yet?

[reader]

Thanks for reminding me; forgot all about it. Now on short list.