The canals (klongs) of Bangkok are getting a facelift with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration confirming plans to renovate the waterways of the capital city. According to Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang, the BMA is working now on a 4.48-kilometre part of the Klong Phadung Krung Kasem canal, which runs a complete size of 5.5 kilometres, turning Rattanakosin Island, into an actual ‘island’, residence of the Grand Palace and Suan Luang Park and many other historical areas, feeding into the Chao Phraya at each ends.

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The landscape renovation will start with a 1.25 kilometres patch of land in Hua Lamphong along the canal, spanning from the Kaseatsuek Bridge to the Charoen Sawat Bridge. ติดตั้งโซล่าเซลล์ ราคา will focus first on fixing the pavement working on the identical aspect of the canal as the historic Hua Lamphong railway station, with work continuing to the tip of 2021, and the relaxation of the upgrade slated for 2022.
That area will be the first zone of renovation, with 5 more zones deliberate for long-term growth. Future levels of the renovation embrace areas in Bo Be, Nang Loeng, Talat Noi, Thewes, and a block of presidency workplaces.
The Environment Department has additionally commenced work on 39 canals in Bangkok, beautifying them by cleaning the pavement surrounding them and planting bushes along the canals. The Traffic and Transport Department may also become involved with the BMA’s wide-reaching revamping plans, having already mapped out a scheme to expand electrical boat service for broader protection, in addition to putting in safety cameras to make sure safety.
As the Covid-19 scenario in Bangkok continues to improve, residents may start to reap the good factor about the long-term project right away, as a 1.9 kilometres section of Klong Ong Ang, in upscale Suan Luang, is scheduled to reopen its strolling road this coming Friday. The street will start opening every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 3 pm to 8 pm with masking and social distancing required.
The avenue will feature vendor stalls promoting items alongside the strolling road and all will be required to take weekly Covid-19 checks to ensure security. 15 kayaks within the area shall be out there for 30 minute free leases, along with a quantity of different leisure actions alongside the canals to create an gratifying and secure walking road expertise alongside Bangkok’s waterways..

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