[Urban management policy training] bangkok city presentation

Bangkok Metropolitan

Administration

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

“In the next 20 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”

• BMA launched 20 year Bangkok development plan (2013 – 2032), which is an integrated development strategies and action plans.

Bangkok Vision 2032 : “Vibrant of Asia”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bangkok as a compact city

1. The Comprehensive Plan

2. Urban renewal

3. Public Involvement

Department of City Planning

Project Plan

[ Regional Plan ]

Comprehensive Plan

Specific Plan

Public Safety

Public Healthy

Public Welfare

•Climate Change

•Urban Ecology

•Sustainability

•Public

involvement

The Comprehensive Plan

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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The Land Use Zoning Plan

The Transportation Plan

The Open Space Plan

The Public Utility Plan

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The Land Use Plan

Sub Center

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

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 26

Land Use Control Planning Measures

•Function /activities

•Meaning

•Urban Form /Space

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Public Space

Design

2. Urban Renewal

From “old building” to “Nakapirom Park”

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Transport Oriented Development (TOD)

3. Public Involvement

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