City Development

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28 Feb 2023 This is the reality of Bangkok and other provinces in Thailand that we’ve faced. Many generations have passed with a good overall development pace, but meanwhile, for people with disabilities and lower physical potential, the “perfect” journey has not yet happened.

This is the starting point for pavement improvements on Rama 1 Road. The ramp is connected to the road leading to the alley. Let’s take a look at the finished work without examining it in detail. Plus at this point, cars turn left and people want to walk across the road. no help to cross safely. I’m shock that everyone let the project go through easily.

“City development”, the most significant aspect is to follow the core concepts stated below. 1. For All – taking into account all groups of people 2. Accessibility – Equal access 3. Independently – Everyone has their independent life and is capable of living freely. 4. Inclusivity – We’re all living together The city will then be turned into a city that allows all people to live and develop themselves. This is urban and sustainable human development.

I had the opportunity to meet with students at Chulalongkorn University, where we took a “first round” walk to explore the campus. I’m thrilled to see how caring and attentive the younger generation is, especially when it comes to social issues. They understand the challenges faced by people with disabilities, recognizing that these issues ultimately affect everyone.

In the present, there exists various innovations and technology that could slow down vehicles on the street. Nevertheless, I give an emphasis on accident “prevention” before it occurs, to which I would like to refer as “Active Safety.” For this reason, minimum standard requirements have been established as follows: 1. There must always be a speed bump in front of a crosswalk. The speed bump must be able to make the driver experience “bumping” to warn them beforehand.

Everyone must have equal entitlement to public space. Such a mundane and uninteresting, “It’s not my problem”–you may think. Public space in Thailand should enable everyone to commute easily. This is just not the case, basic infrastructures like walkways, overpasses, public transport, and buildings simply “didn’t consider build for everyone”–this is sad but true.

“Crosswalk/Pedestrian crossing” is a crucial building block to street safety, and has been a critical issue in Thailand for a long time. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Thailand’s prime minister, issued an edict fixing the crosswalk throughout the country. However, it is important to note that effective reconstruction ensures street safety “for all” citizens.

10 August 2021 We had the opportunity to welcome the Deputy Governor in the stability department of Nong Bua Lamphu Colonel Phuttiwat Siripong. This is a part of his job is to visit the people, and our network in the local area heard that I was staying at Punsook Farmily, so they organized a meeting for us.

“Japan Clean City” We’ve been to Japan countless times. One of the things that we notice is “Why is the city in Japan so clean?” Today, let’s find out the answer together.