Paving a smoother future
A project that aims to turn the bustling Siam Square into a pedestrian-friendly zone is inching towards becoming a reality.
''Bangkok Sabai Walk'', which involved a design contest to better Siam Square, is being driven by a group of urban planners, academics, architects and artists.
Oraya Sutabutr, of the Quiet Bangkok Group that is spearheading the project, said 130 teams have registered for participation. Of that number, 27 teams had submitted their design entries when the deadline came last week. Teams are divided into two categories _ general public and students _ and must have no more than 10 members.
The number of participants is quite impressive, said Oraya, adding they are very active and enthusiastic in making change.
Bangkok Sabai Walk is one stage of the Ratchadamri Road improvement project which was successfully launched in 2007 with the aim to make the pavement of the area more disability friendly. Under the project, the pavement of the road from Ratchaprasong intersection to Chulalongkorn Hospital was modified to make the surface smooth while the steep ends of each pavement were corrected to accommodate wheelchairs. And smooth pavements with the least amount of obstacles help the blind travel more safely also.
● ● Development footprint Is a good idea because it is currently in Bangkok on foot and then began to increase. And even in the Siam area with people walking much. What if development is to make people walk. As well as tourists. Shopping here is happily easy and safe.
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