PUBLISHED: 28 Apr 2024 at 06: 15
To provide clean air and more green spaces to urban residents, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ) is converting an 86 rai land plot on the eastern side of Bangkok into a “wetland forest.”
The park, which is located in the Bung Kum district and is scheduled to open this year, was formerly known as the Klong Lam Bung Kum and was used as a floodwater-retention basin to withstand heavy rain and avoid flooding in eastern Bangkok.
Klong Lam Bung Kum, which is known for its local plants and link to the surrounding communities, was later transformed into a public area where visitors can go for exercise, recreation, and rest.
The BMA has agreed to convert the site into a district park under the concept of Bangkok Wetland Forest ( BWF ) because of its wetland characteristics and close proximity to two other public parks, Seri Thai Park and Navaminphirom Park.
A 3, 060 meter asphalt-covered walkway and a 420 m barrier-free waterfront sidewalk are included in the BMA’s growth plan for the new park.
Additionally, the BMA has added more lighting, installed extra wastewater treatment tanks, and constructed barriers to avert vehicular traffic.
The BMA informed the region office that the park is off-limits to vehicles for customers ‘ safety during a recent examination by deputy Bangkok government Jakkapan Phiewngam and senior BMA leaders.
In order to protect the safety of visitors and the atmosphere, the city department is also urged to refrain from starting bonfires and eating in the area.