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User:Ahoerstemeier/List of botanical gardens of Thailand

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Botanical gardens

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There are 8 botanical gardens (สวนพฤกษศาสตร์, Suan Phrueksasat) in Thailand.

Arboretums

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There are 55 arboretums (สวนรุกขชาติ, Suan Rukkhachat) in Thailand.

Special gardens

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Four arboretums were specially created in celebration of the 60th birthday of HM The Queen Sirikit. Within these arboretums trees with special importance for Thailand are grown.

Literary botanical gardens

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Literary Botanical Gardens (สวนพฤกษศาสตร์วรรณคดี, Suan Phrueksasat Wannakhadi) were established in 1985 as part of the celebrations of HM King Bhumipol 60th birthday. These gardens contain plants mentioned in Thai literature, thus having a cultural or historical importance.

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