Bangkok's golden hour is here
More than 60,000 golden-yellow cosmos are now in full bloom across four rai of land, transforming Wachirabenchathat Park (Suan Rot Fai) into a glowing sea of sunshine in the urban heart. For just one month, you'll feel like you've tripped into a flower wonderland without ever leaving the Big Mango.
Known in Thai as dok dao krajai, these sun-loving blooms are as easy to care for as they are on the eyes. While they often come in a painter's palette of white, pink, and purple, this year's showcase is drenched in a singular golden hue. The name 'cosmos' comes from the Greek word for order and harmony, but in the language of flowers, it symbolises love, peace, and gentleness – a timely sentiment in a city where quiet green escapes are precious.
For locals, it's a reminder that the capital still has space to breathe, even in the thick of rainy season. For visitors, it's one of the rare moments you can experience the city in bloom, when a park in the middle of the capital suddenly feels more like a countryside field. With free entry, this garden invites families, couples and flower-chasing travellers alike to slow down, look closer and soak up a slice of nature you won't find anywhere else in the City of Angels.
The field will be at its peak all throughout August 2025. The park opens daily from 4.30am to 9pm. This meadow sits inside Wachirabenchathat Park in Chatuchak, right next to Queen Sirikit Park, which makes it easy to turn a flower walk into a full city day – grab street food, browse Chatuchak Market or check in at nearby cafes.
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