Making a push for green cover
Making a push for green cover
Online forum argues that better policies and unique partnerships are needed to solve the dearth of parks in Bangkok
published : 13 Jul 2021 at 04:00 Bangkok has less than 9m² of green space per person as recommended by the World Health Organization. (Photo: Arnun Chonmahatrakool)
Baan Klong Jan Organic Garden in Sa Kaeo province used to be an empty space owned by the municipality. However, the local community decided to divide it among 50 people from impoverished neighbourhoods. They were allowed to use 200m² each to grow plants and each person grew flowers or trees and by doing so, they converted the empty space into a public space which has brought local people income from visitors and tourists.