Lumphini Park celebrates centenary with upgrades and new hotel views
Bangkok's Lumphini Park, Thailand's first public park gifted by King Rama VI in 1925, marks its 100th anniversary with a series of upgrades. The Chinese clocktower from 1925 has been repainted, ballroom dancing returns to Lumphini Hall, toilets were renovated by Central Group, and a new green bridge links to Benjakkiti Park. A dog park commemorates the Japanese Chamber of Commerce's 70th anniversary, and a hawker centre opens in May. The new Andaz One hotel offers park views from its infinity pool and suites. The park remains a vibrant hub for seniors, families, and wildlife like water monitor lizards. Official centenary celebrations include concerts and fairs, mostly free. Access from nearby mega-developments One Bangkok and Central Park remains challenging due to traffic, with calls for pedestrian improvements ahead of Bangkok's July gubernatorial election.
Key facts
- Lumphini Park is Thailand's first public park, established in 1925 by King Rama VI.
- Centenary upgrades include repainted Chinese clocktower, renovated toilets by Central Group, and a new bridge to Benjakkiti Park.
- A dog park opened for the Japanese Chamber of Commerce's 70th anniversary.
- A purpose-built hawker centre is scheduled to open in May.
- The Andaz One hotel offers views of Lumphini Park from its infinity pool and suites.
- The park hosts free concerts and fairs for the centenary.
- Water monitor lizards are a common sight in the park.
- Access from One Bangkok and Central Park developments is hindered by traffic; pedestrian improvements are desired before the July election.
Entities
Institutions
- Andaz One
- Central Group
- Japanese Chamber of Commerce
- One Bangkok
- Central Park
- Dusit Thani
- Monocle
Locations
- Bangkok
- Thailand
- Lumphini Park
- Benjakkiti Park
- Lumphini Hall
- Southeast Asia
Sources
- Monocle —