I would like to introduce the venue of the 2nd ATRS 2005 a little bit and will include directions maps, and a few pictures to explain the venue for every one who are considering coming to see the Show. All materials here are borrowed from the Suanlulang Rama IX website. I will also provide a real time map to show the directions in the next thread.

The concept of the Suanluang Rama IX public park originated as one of the many social and public offerings to celebrate the 60th Birthday of His Majesty the King, in 1987. It is intended to be a lasting testimony of loyalty and respect by the Thai people for their revered Monarch.

Suan Luang Rama IX Public Park covers an area of 500 rai (200 Acres) in the sub-suburban Nongbon district of the Southern Prakhanong district, near Samut Prakarn, southeast of Bangkok. In addition to being a gesture of homage to His Majesty the King, the gardens have several specific objectives. The park was created to enhance the quanlity of the public. It also establishes the first comprehensive botanical garden in Thailand, providing a relaxing environment for social, sporting and cultural activities.

Suan Luang Rama IX Park was create under the guidance of Thanpuying Maniratana Bunnag and Lt. Commander Kamton Sinthavanond, working in close cooperation with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
The park includes six distinct areas, each having its own specific theme, and seven international miniature gardens creates in cooperation with experts from each country.

Designed in accordance with ecological principles, this is the first comprehensive botanical garden to be established in Thailand. It covers an area of 150 rai (60 Acres) and is separated into many sections, each of which is surrounded by water for the purpose of irrigation. This serves as a pleasant venue in which to relax as well as providing research opportunities to study the many species of plants

The area where the venue for the 2nd ATRS 2005 will be the area around the Botanical Garden. The Botanical Garden has a big round dome which is a good land mark to notice. Around the Botanical Garden, there are to be found interspersed within the grounds of Suan Luang Rama IX Park International gardens emanating from seven nations, namely. The Chinese and the Japanese Garden which are evocative of the Orient. Various gardens in the styles of several European countries which typify the Western World. The American Garden which symbolizes the New World, The French Garden and the English Garden. These multi-national gardens, created in honour of His Majesty the King and in the styles typical of those seven countries, can provide a wonderful history and development of landscape gardening in the respective countries.

I hope that this will give a good overview of the venue for the 2nd All Thailand Ranchu Show 2005 - The Crown Princess Cup. The next thread I will cover directions and how to get there.

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