Turning point for Bangkok as 2025 towards Sustainable development and Quality of life

From a collapsing road to contentious transit debts, tighter pet rules and higher rubbish fees, 2025 marked a turning point in how Bangkok governs itself.

• Transit network expansion and lifecycle upkeep: Accelerated integration of mass transit lines, intermodal hubs, and first–last mile links, paired with maintenance programs to ensure reliable operations and reduce congestion.
• Road and sidewalk rehabilitation: Comprehensive renewal of sidewalks, crossings, curb ramps, and cycling lanes, including routine inspections, resurfacing, and enforcement to keep pedestrian infrastructure safe and accessible.
• Flood-control and drainage system upgrades: Modernization of canals, pumps, retention basins, and permeable surfaces, with preventive maintenance and real-time monitoring to improve resilience against extreme rainfall.
• Urban cooling and green infrastructure management: Creation of parks, pocket greens, street trees, and cool pavements, backed by sustained care—tree maintenance, irrigation, and surface upkeep—to lower urban heat and extend asset longevity.

*Photo Source: Bangkok Post