[Urban management policy training] bangkok city presentation

1. Bangkok Metropolitan
Administration

2. • The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is
a local government organization, which is supervised
by the Minister of Interior, is responsible for the
management of the city of Bangkok, which is divided
into 50 districts.
• The BMA comprises of two main bodies; the
Governor and the Bangkok Metropolitan Council
Bangkok Metropolitan
Administration Act 1985

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Permanent Secretary
for the BMA
Office of the
Secretary to
the Governor of
Bangkok
Board of Advisory of
the Governor of
Bangkok
Governor
Office of the Secretary
to the Bangkok
Metropolitan Council
District
Council
Organization Chart of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
Office of the BMA Civil
Services Commission
The BMA
Commerce
The BMA Civil
Services Commission
50 District
Offices
The Bangkok
Metropolitan
Council
16 Departments

4. • To perform various functions involving the
development and management of public services,
such as infrastructure, security, health, education,
environment and public welfare.
• To provide adequate infrastructure and public
services for the well-being of Bangkok’s inhabitants
and to facilitate social and economic development..
Functions and Objectives

5. • The Governor is the chief of the city administration,
elected by popular vote for a four-year term.
• The Governor and four deputy governors will be
responsible for policy formulation, supervision and
control of all functions undertaken by the permanent
government officers headed by the Permanent
Secretary for the BMA.
Governor of Bangkok

6. The Bangkok Metropolitan Council is the legislative
branch, which its members are elected for a four-year
term. The number of member depends on the number
of the Bangkok population. Currently, there are 30
members. The Bangkok Metropolitan Council convenes
to consider all affairs under the responsibility of BMA.
Bangkok Metropolitan Council

7. “In the next20 years, Bangkok is hoped to become ‘the Capital of Asia’.
Bangkok will be regarded as a key driver of the economic and social
sectors in ASEAN and Asia. When people around the World think of
Asia, they will think of Bangkok as a city with prime Service sector,
as well as safety, beauty, convenience, and Environment-friendliness.
Still, Bangkok can maintain its uniqueness as a city with simplicity,
charm and liveliness”.
Bangkok residents’ dream
“Bangkok in the next 20 years”

8. • BMA launched 20 year Bangkok development plan
(2013 – 2032), which is an integrated development
strategies and action plans.
Bangkok Vision 2032 : “Vibrant of Asia”

9. 1. Bangkok as a safe city
1.1 Free from pollution
1.2 Free from crimes and drugs
1.3 Free from accidents
1.4 Free from disasters
1.5 Safe buildings
1.6 Free from urban illnesses with availability of safe food
Strategic Plans on
Development of Bangkok
Metropolis 2013 - 2032

10. 2. Bangkok as a green and convenient city
2.1 Relocation of overhead electricity and telephone
underground
2.2 Scattering of public areas and green areas
2.3 Complete and affordable mass transit systems with
flowing traffic and travelling options

11. 3. Bangkok as a city for all
3.1 Providing facilities for the elderly, the disabled, and the
disadvantage
3.2 City with economic opportunities
3.3 Education for all
3.4 Multi-cultural society

12. 4. Bangkok as a compact city
4.1 Bangkok with systematic growth and efficient use of
land and resources
4.2 Bangkok with sub centers (minor towns) built and
prioritised according to their significance and potential with
systematic interconnection

13. 5. Bangkok as a democratic city
5.1 An integrated city
5.2 A city with good governance
5.3 Decentralisation
5.4 White politics
5.5 Bangkok residents driving Bangkok’s vision

14. 6. Bangkok as an economic and learning centre
6.1 Centre of argriculture, industry and green services
6.2 Commercial, financial, and investment centre
6.3 World-class tourist destination
6.4 Bangkok Cultural Innovation centre
6.5 Meeting and exhibition centre

15. 7. Management
7.1 Laws concerning BMA administration amendment
7.2 Plan management and evaluation
7.3 Human resources management
7.4 Finance and budget
7.5 Information technology

16. Bangkok as
a compact city

17. 1. The Comprehensive Plan
2. Urban renewal
3. Public Involvement
Department of City Planning

18. Project Plan
[ Regional Plan ]
Comprehensive Plan
Specific Plan

19. Public
Safety
Public
Healthy
Public
Welfare
• Climate Change
• Urban Ecology
• Sustainability
• Public
involvement
The Comprehensive Plan

20. 1992 1999 2006 2013
The Land Use
Zoning Plan
The
Transportation
Plan
The Open
Space Plan
The Public
Utility Plan
Development of the Comprehensive Plan
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21. The Land Use Zoning Plan
The Transportation Plan
The Open Space Plan
The Public Utility Plan

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The Land Use Plan

23. Sub Center

24. Mass Rapid Transit: MRT

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Condition :extra-large building on a road with
no less than 10/12/16/30 m. right of way /or within
500 m. of the operated MRT station

26. Permitted Used /Prohibited Uses (FAR) /Conditional
Uses
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Open Space Ratio (OSR)
Biotope Area Factor (BAF)
Building Set Back
Minimum Lot Size
Maximum Building Height
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Land Use Control Planning Measures

27. •Function /activities
•Meaning
•Urban Form /Space
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Public Space
Design
2. Urban Renewal

28. From “old building” to “Nakapirom Park”

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Transport Oriented Development (TOD)

30. 3. Public Involvement

31. Sawasdee
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