7 February 2024 at 04: 55 Discussed
Kantika Kongglom, 49, frequents Suan Suk Jai, a neighborhood area in Soi Seri Thai 73.
Because the location is so close to her home, she visits that three times a week after work to ride and use the workout equipment.
Then, she said, I may spend time online.
Chaleao LongpolKlang, a 56-year-old office worker, even visits it four to five times per week to work out.
” I like that it is close to my house and has a great natural environment. He added that he wished Bangkok had more parks because the city is too crowded and the air quality is deteriorating and that you would n’t have to travel very far to exercise.
More than 100 community green spots have been created as part of Bangkok government Chadchart Sittipunt’s 15 Minute Pocket Park initiative, including Suk Jai Park.
One of Mr. Chadchart’s initiatives to address climate issues by establishing more green public areas throughout the city is the 15-Minute Pocket Park, which was introduced in 2022.
Existing gardens and sports fields are being revitalized with a garden addition, and abandoned areas are transformed into neighborhood parks that are close to people’s homes and can be reached in 15 minutes or 800 meters.
Bangkok currently has more than 100 bag gardens. The campaign’s chief sustainability officer at the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ), Pornphrom Vikitsreth, stated that the goal is to reach 500 within four years.
The most crucial element, according to him, is convenience. Therefore, each district office in Bangkok is crucial to locating or enhancing a garden in the neighborhood.
According to him, the district company is responsible for managing the natural space in its area. Parks can be categorized into three groups: private business, position enterprise, and BMA.
Wepark, a cooperative program for creating compact, long-lasting alternative public spaces, is the campaign’s sponsor, according to Mr. Pornphrom. It offers helpful assistance throughout the process, including style, supervision, and mechanisms for maintaining each park.
Help from the private market is also crucial, he added.
” Some private sector organizations, like Thai PBS, have enhanced their outdoor space to encourage the general public to practice. One of the 15-Minute Pocket Parks is their playground. According to him, various private sector companies interested in creating clean storage can also participate in the campaign.