The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is implementing a strategic canal revitalisation to improve the walkways flanking Klong Phadung Krung Kasem. This canal is amongst the three waterways that flow through the center of Rattanakosin Island.
Deputy Governor Wisanu Sapsompol yesterday stated that the refurbished pedestrian path would construct a connection between Klong Phadung Krung Kasem and the 2 neighbouring canals – Klong Bang Lamphu or Klong Ong Ang, and Klong Khu Muang, marking a significant turn in canal revitalisation.
Torsak Chotimongkol, an adviser to the Bangkok governor, elaborated on the canal revitalisation project plans. He noted that the Department of Lands would gauge a stretch of land flanking the canal from Saphan Khao to Klong Saen Saep. This measured space would designate the positioning of the execution of this waterfront improve.
Economical expects that the canal revitalisation challenge would attain completion by the end of the current month. The deputy governor additionally highlighted that the BMA intends other such projects to enhance the island, which serves as the nexus of Bangkok’s historic previous city district.
The planned enhancements embrace raising the vertical clearance beneath the Klong Bangkok Noi Bridge. This modification will permit bigger vessels to ply on the canal. Other canal revitalisation adaptions embody modifications on the Klong Lot to facilitate the expansion of the current electric commuter boat service that currently operates alongside Klong Phadung Krung Kasem.
The deputy governor perceives that the waterfront promenade would contribute in course of the rise of touristic activities within the vicinity. This would also enhance the passenger count on the canal’s electrical boat service, which recommenced its common providers in March, following a short hiatus in 2022.
The overall service now runs every single day. Vessels sail every 20 minutes between 6am and 7pm on weekdays, and 8am to 7pm on weekends, reported Bangkok Post.
Wisanu additional famous that these boats could be privately chartered for exclusive journeys tracing a route from Klong Phadung Krung Kasen to Klong Maha Nak based mostly in Bang Lamphu..