Major scientific activities related to biodiversity conservation are carried out at the Technical and Research Department, which is located at the Sanga Sabhasri Research and Development Center (est. 1997). The Center is named after the late Professor Dr. Sanga Sabhasri, Founder of the Botanical Gardens Organization of Thailand who passed away on January 29, 1999. The Sanga Sabhasri Research and Development Center comprises of three main buildings: the Herbarium, the Natural Science Museum, and the Laboratory Center. Last Update: 05/3/2005 All rights reserved The Botanical Garden Organization,Thailand