Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Identifies Two New Green Spaces to Transform Abandoned Land in Bang Sue

Brickinfo News Agency – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is moving forward with plans to convert two plots of neglected land in the Bang Sue district into public parks and recreational areas. Deputy Permanent Secretary Thaiwut Khankaew recently inspected the sites as part of a city-wide initiative to increase urban green space and improve the quality of life for residents. The project targets a 6-rai plot near the Chao Phraya River and a 3-rai forested area behind a local temple, both of which are currently under-utilized.

The first site is a public area located along the Chao Phraya River near the CPAC company on Pracha Rat Sai 1 Road. Covering approximately 6 rai, the location is being surveyed for landscape improvements to serve as a riverside rest area for the surrounding community. The second site, situated behind Wat Thong Suttharam, consists of 3 rai of dense woodland categorized as public “cattle path” land. This area is currently undergoing a feasibility study to determine how it can best be developed into a community park or multi-purpose utility space.

During the inspection, Thaiwut Khankaew instructed the Bang Sue District Office and the Department of Public Works to accelerate their surveys and coordinate with relevant landholders, including private sector partners. He emphasized that the development plans must prioritize cost-effectiveness and align with the specific needs of the local community to ensure long-term sustainability.

Regarding the implementation strategy, the Deputy Permanent Secretary stated that officials must “coordinate with agency owners and the private sector to develop the areas together and expedite the completion of development plans.” He further stressed the importance of community involvement, noting that the BMA should “provide opportunities for citizens to participate in the development to ensure maximum and sustainable benefits for local residents.”