Lumphini Park

About Lumphini Park

Lumphini Park is Bangkok's first public park, given by King Rama VI in 1925 and named after the Buddha's birthplace. It covers about 57 hectares on Rama IV Road, between Silom and the Sathorn-Wireless business district. There is a large lake, shady lawns, a Chinese-style clock tower and a statue of King Rama VI at the southwest gate, all ringed by office towers.

Entry is free. People jog the 2.5 km loop, do tai chi in the early morning, paddle swan boats on the lake, and join the free outdoor aerobics that starts in the early evening. Hundreds of water monitor lizards live around the water. Food is mostly from vendors near the gates.

It works well as a relaxed, free date: a slow walk, a swan boat together and a picnic on the grass, with the skyline turning gold around sunset. Late afternoon is best because the heat eases. Morning is good for a quieter walk.

Why it works for a date

• Big green escape in the city center
• Free swan boats and evening aerobics
• Monitor lizards up close
• Lovely skyline at sunset

Good to be aware of

• Hot and humid at midday
• Keep your distance from monitor lizards
• No cafes inside, only vendors by the gates

Don't miss

Swan paddle boats on the lake Free or ฿40/30 min (sources differ)Pedal a swan boat around the main lake with city towers all around. Boats run in the daytime until late afternoon.

Water monitor lizards FreeAround 400 Asian water monitors live in the park, often seen swimming in the lake or resting on the banks.

King Rama VI statue and evening aerobics FreeThe 1942 statue of the park's founder stands at the main gate, and free outdoor aerobics sessions draw crowds in the early evening.