Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok Welcoming speech and special lecture on the topic “Bangkok Vision for 2050: Challenges, Initiatives and Perspectives” in the policy discussion process Toward 2050: Future Bangkok for a Resilient and a Livable City, which BMA. collaborated with the French Agency for Development (AFD). and the Urban Design and Development Center Center of expertise in urban strategy Chulalongkorn University (UDDC-CEUS) held at Rattanakosin Room. BMA City Hall, with Jean-Claude POIMBOEUF, Ambassador of France to Thailand, giving opening remarks, Bangkok – Paris.
Policy discussions and perspectives, while Jean-Pierre Marcelli Southeast Asia Regional Director, French Agency for Development (AFD), discussed the sustainable future of cities in Southeast Asia and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Niramon Serisakul, Director Urban Design and Development Center Center of Expertise in Urban Strategy Chulalongkorn University (UDDC-CEUS) presents the origins of the policy consultation process, challenges and opportunities in Bangkok.
Governor Chadchart said that today’s policy discussion is a good opportunity to exchange knowledge about urban planning. and planning in urban development In the long term, up to 2050, together we will set guidelines for dealing with the various challenges of the city. It will also be a factor that will make us successful in developing the city into a sustainable city. The important thing is to have a good direction and
Collaboration of all agencies including government, private sector, civil society, and stakeholders. in exchanging knowledge and experiences together
At one point Governor Chadchart quoted Sir Isaac Newton as saying, “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants” that we do not need to be a giant or the best person. But we can bring together the best people from many different areas. To develop the city to be sustainable and successful in moving towards a Resilient City.
Governor Chadchart further said that Although infrastructure is important people are more important. With challenges in cities such as inequality, We should work together to set goals for the future of our city.
Develop the city to be prepared to deal with changes such as floods, epidemics, and natural disasters. The strategy will be like a compass showing the future direction, not just a slogan. Cities are the main labor market. Because people will stay in the city because they have work. Therefore, we have a policy to focus on capillary development. or small elements
that nourish the life of the city, such as sidewalks, movement in secondary roads, and alleys, and developing people’s skills Including using online channels to communicate with the public. and allowing citizens to participate in city development, such as using Traffy Fondue as a channel for receiving complaints.
For the policy discussion process, Toward 2050: Future Bangkok for a Resilient and a Livable City was held from 18 – 20 June 2024 to exchange knowledge on urban development from experts in Thailand and the French Republic.
To discuss challenges in driving the development of Bangkok. To become a city that grows livable and supports change flexibly. as well as finding ways to cooperate in developing policies and innovations for long-term urban development.
The first day of the consultation process was divided into 3 phases: Phase 1: leaders and Strategies for Cities; Phase 2: sustainable city development. Topic: Strengthening economic and social resilience, Phase 3: Climate Change Infrastructure and Ecosystems on Building Resilience for Tomorrow’s Cities
