Members of the diplomatic corps and international organizations have joined various agencies in Thailand in tree planting, as part of the “Celebrations on the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the King's 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary 28th July 2024."
Air Chief Marshal Satitpong Sukvimol, Private Secretary to His Majesty the King, presided over the launching ceremony of the tree planting activity in honor of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua. The ceremony took place on 29 May 2024 at the King Rama IX Memorial Park in Bangkok.
This activity was organized by the Ministry of Interior, which was granted royal permission to bring “lucky plants” and rare plants from various provinces nationwide for planting in the King Rama IX Memorial Park.
The park covers an area of 279 rai (111.6 acres), which was the former grounds for the Nang Loeng Racecourse of the Royal Turf Club. His Majesty the King donated the area for the development of the park as a “new lung” of Bangkok and as a learning center for the initiatives of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit through the knowledge of forests and water.
The park has been designed to reflect the significance of humans and nature. At the center of the park is the Royal Monument of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great.