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Fai
park,
as
it
is
informally
known,
is
a
large
expanse
of
well
maintained
grassland,
lakes
and
wetland,
found
adjacent
to
North
Bangkok's
Chatuchak
weekend
market.
It
has
two
main
gates,
one
of
which
has
a
sizable
carpark
and
a
bike-for-hire
center.
This
gate
is
the
railway
entrance,
and
you
will
see
lots
of
old
railway
carriages
and
parts
of
old
trains
scattered
about
as
you
enter.
There
are
a
few
smaller
gates
you
can
enter
by,
but
the
carpark
gate
is
the
safest
if
you
are
getting
out
of
a
taxi.
The
park
has
many
paths
to
roam,
and
the
trails
are
often
looped
to
bring
you
back
to
your
start
position.
However,
they
intersect
regularly
so
you
can
just
get
lost
and
go
off
wherever
your
fancy
takes
you.
There
are
lake
walks,
tree
glade
walks,
a
wetland
area
with
raised
bamboo
walkway
that
often
has
a
sunflower
field
in
the
right
season.
There
are
various
jungle
gyms
and
playgrounds
for
kids,
a
basketball
court,
a
members
only
lido
pool
and
plenty
of
modern
public
toilets,
all
of
which
are
free,
which
in
Bangkok,
is
a
rarity.
The
park
boasts
wildlife
in
spades.
Birds,
lizards,
turtles,
tree
shrews,
squirrels,
fish,
insects
and
occasionally
snakes
all
inhabit
the
open
spaces,
woods
and
lakes.
There
are
also
sculptures
and
works
of
art
scattered
throughout
the
park.
Most
are
in
a
good
state,
but
a
few
need
a
bit
of
renovation.
It
is
easy
to
think
you
have
seen
everything
the
park
has
to
offer,
especially
if
you
are
not
walking
with
a
map.
However
many
people
miss
out
on
the
back
of
the
park,
with
its
link
to
the
giant
water
wall
cascade,
and
opportunity
to
feed
the
giant
fish
in
the
pond
surrounding
it.
This
is
also
where
the
park
grows
its
tropically
endangered
and
rare
trees
and
shrubs.
The
southern
boundary
gate
is
also
often
missed
out
and
it's
worth
the
time
exploring
this
far
end
of
the
park
too.
The
other
main
gate
is
found
opposite
Chatuchak
park.
You
can
cross
the
road
and
enter
that
park
from
here.
Be
aware
that
the
traffic
here
is
fast
and
always
look
out
for
motorbikes
using
the
pavement
or
even
riding
the
wrong
way
up
the
road.
There
are
benches
everywhere
to
rest.
However
if
you
are
hungry,
it
is
best
to
stock
up
on
snacks
before
you
enter
the
park
as
there
are
no
food
and
drink
shops
in
the
heart
of
the
park.
There
are
plenty
of
opportunities
to
buy
stuff
to
consume
at
the
gates
though.
Take
water
and
sunscreen.
These
are
your
friends
in
the
sweltering
heat
of
midday
Bangkok.
Be
aware
that
there
is
a
green
cycle
path
running
around
a
large
part
of
the
park.
This
is
used
mainly
by
Asian
cyclists,
both
Thais
and
tourists.
The
etiquette
of
the
cycle
path
is
very
much
"bikes
come
first",
so
really
check
it's
all
clear
before
you
cross.
As
green
spaces
go
in
Bangkok,
this
is
a
very
good
one,
and
one
myself
and
my
family
have
visited
many
many
times.
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