The Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden in Amphoe Mae Rim

Amphoe Mae Rim

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, Chiang Mai Province

Chiang Mai Province

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, Thailand

Thailand

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 was opened in 1992 and is maintained under the auspices of the Thai Ministry of Natural Resources

Natural Resources

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 and Environment

Natural environment

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. The facility's purpose is to conduct and promote botanical research, biodiversity

Biodiversity

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 and to conserve Thailand's natural plant resources. Originally named the Mae Sa Botanic Garden, it was renamed after Sirikit, Queen of Thailand in 1994.