4.2.1
Problems
At
present, large towns, particularly the Bangkok Metropolitan area, which has
4.3 million inhabitants within an area of 1,560 sq. km., have few recreational
zones. Bangkok now has only six public parks, a figure which includes those
which are well maintained as well as some which are still being rehabilitated,
namely Lumpini, Thonburirom, Chaturachak, Pranakoru, Klongchan and Saranrom.
Besides these six parks, there are 36 minor ones. Altogether, there are 500
rai of park land for a population of 4.3 million people, or about 10 rai of
park land per 8,000 people (international standard prescribes an area of 10
rai per 1,000 people) which is inadequate to provide recreational facilities
for children, youngsters and the public in general.
Children
and young people in urban areas tend to lack the opportunity to obtain
physical exercise since there is a shortage of sports facilities. Bangkok at
present has less than ten sport stadiums. In provincial areas, some provinces
do not have even one stadium that meets the basic standard. As a consequence,
youngsters have to use open fields for their physical exercise. Children and
youngsters still do not obtain sufficient encouragement and support to foster
their interest in sports. Those who are interested in sports are not
acquainted with the right standard techniques.
4.2.2
Guidelines and Measures
(1)
The Government will effectively enforce the City Planning Act and support the
Projects of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and other agencies
responsible for the provision and construction of recreation grounds such as
public parks and minor parks, as well as the creation of a pleasant atmosphere
in general. Large town will reserve part of its area for recreational
purposes. The Government will aim at providing a sufficient amount of
recreational services and facilities for the public and will take action to
improve public safety and cleanliness in these recreation grounds.
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