Thung Si Meuang Park—Ubon Ratchathani City, Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ianatlarge
N 15° 13.782 E 104° 51.384
48P E 484578 N 1683737
The central park for a major city of north eastern Thailand.
Waymark Code: WMZM76
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 11/29/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
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Ubon Ratchathani borders Laos, 600 kilometres north-east of Bangkok. It is a larger city, ~200,000 people. In the city centre, surrounded by civic buildings and instrumentalities, is the city park. Approximately, 250 metres per side, it is square in shape. The central area is for public gatherings and exercise. There are other facilities: running track, exercise equipment, children's playground, and seating. In the cool early mornings and late afternoons the park is busy with people.

There is also a statue (shrine) to the founder of the city: Thao Kham Phong. The waymark is the western, main entrance to the park.
Name: Thung Si Meuang Park

Street Location: Srinalong St

Local Municipality: Ubon Ratchachani

State/Province, etc.: Ubon Ratchachani

Country: Thailand

Memorial/Commemoration: The founder of the city: Thao Kham Phong.

Date Established: Unknown.

Picnic Facilities: Limited table and chairs.

Recreational Facilities:
Playground equipment, a running track, an open exercise area, and exercise equipment.


Monuments/Statues: Candel Festival, Three women statue, and the founder of the city

Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Three women statue.

Fountains: 0

Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: 0

Special Events: Candle Festival (Buddhist Lent)

Traditional Geocaches:
None known.


Web Site: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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