4679:
Landscape Planning and Design at Buddhamonthon Park, Narathiwat, Thailand

Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Springs F & G
Sarayut Phonpho , King Mongut's Institute, Bangkok, Thailand
Kanjana Saetiew , Faculty of Agricultural Technology, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, Thailand
Buddhamonthon Park, Narathiwat is located at the south of Thailand. This park has a total area of approximately 142 rais. This study focuses on landscape planning serving for users by providing proper activities and design of Dhamma Park which provide Buddhism knowledge. The research method started from data accumulation by using interviewing technique, field survey, and literature review. The result of this planning and design was divided into 7 major areas; historical Buddha plant garden, auspicious plant garden, Buddha’s Trail garden, meditation ground, peat swam garden, herb and native plant collection garden, and activities center.