Benjakitti Park expansion set for Feb

[Guest reader]

From Bangkok Post

A recreation of a wetland habitat at the expanded Benjakitti Park in Bangkok. Varuth Hirunyatheb

The extension of Benjakitti Forest Park in Klong Toey district will open to the public in February next year, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

The expansion from its original area near Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Klong Toey will make it the first forest park to cover more than 300 rai in the capital.

The area was formerly occupied by the Thai Tobacco Monopoly, before it donated the 453-rai plot in 1994 to serve as "the lungs of the city".

One of the highlights of the park is the forest area which will become a source of study and way for students and the public to learn about nature and the ecosystems which support a biodiverse array of plant and animal species.

Once fully open, there will be four ponds -- able to hold 128 million cubic metres of water -- and 7,155 trees, including freshwater swamp, evergreen and mangrove trees and Thai flowers.

The park's route map will comprise natural footpaths of up to 5.8 km as well as a 2.8 km stretch designed for joggers and a 3.4 km for bicycle run.

s well as a full museum, and accompanying buildings for indoor activities, there will be a recreation area and outdoor stage that can accommodate up to 15,000 people.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2223043/benjakitti-park-expansion-set-for-feb

 

[Guest]

Looks like a nice habitat for mosquitos?

 

[fedssocr]

maybe there will be enough wildlife that eats them to keep them in check?

The Global Travel Mate YT channel has a couple of nice videos on the new park's construction