| In 1992, the Thai Government set up the Botanical Garden Organization (BGO) to strengthen botanical research and ex situ conservation of Thailand valuable plant resource. The BGO has a status of a state enterprise under the Prime Minister's Office. In October 2002, as the result of state sectors reform, the BGO was transferred to be under the responsibility of a new Ministry - Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden (QSBG), or formerly known as Mae Sa Botanic Garden, is the first botanical garden of the country at international standards for there are scientific basis and purposes for the collections, and the provision of botanical education and research. In 1994, the BGO received the honor from HM the Queen to grant a royal permission to name this northern botanic garden after Her Majesty 's name as "Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden". The main objectives of the Garden are to serve as a center of Thai flora for botanical study and research, to render services concerning biodiversity and environmental conservation, as well as to provide an aesthetic place for the general public. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden is located 27 km NW of Chiang Mai Province, at the edge of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. It has an area of about 1000 ha. With its wide collection of plant species, 12 exhibition greenhouses, garden and nature trails, educational and research activities, there is so much to learn and enjoy while you are here. Please come and visit us ... |
