Amidst the crumbling blocks and huge tarmac roads, a section of the “pocket park” is growing in the Thai capital, Bangkok.
Residents of this sprawling city of 11 million often say they lack public space, a green space reserved for the rich — something Gov. Chadchart Sittipunt promises to change. Early European visitors once called Bangkok the Venice of Southeast Asia, but residents now struggle with traffic congestion and a lack of public space.
“You can see that our country has many beautiful secrets but in terms of public investment, it’s really bad,” Suvit Chandthanakit, 61, a retiree, told AFP. Bangkok leaders work in four parks, but usually doubles of two digits by adding flora to small rooms or high houses.
Spokespyson mapyny amrapala told AFP The Parks – which has a sports, game courtes and other areas – is an effort to provide green. “It’s a big city, so we’re trying to use the space to provide a little bit of creativity,” he said.
Beneath two bustling streets, Pattaree Klongkongmuang office worker walks in the public park of Somdet Saranrat Maneerom. “I only come here so that I don’t have to travel because I finish my work in the office during the chaos,” explains the 36-year-old.
“I parked my car and walked around the park for an hour.
