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Bangkok, the Capital of Thailand, is located on the Lower Central Plain over Chao Phraya delta at the top of the Gulf of Thailand. It is home to almost six million people. Its true extent may cover some other nearby provinces which now appear to be inseparable from Bangkok. The greater Bangkok may host more than 10 million inhabitants who live, work, shop, play and do many other activities in one day. The city itself covers an area of 1,568.73 square kilometers. This makes the population density of the city equals to 3,690 persons per square kilometers.

A recent survey in 2018 shows that 32 million trips are made daily, 70% of which are made by private vehicles. This makes Bangkok one of the most congested city in the world with 10.7 and 14.2 kilometers per hour average speed in the peak morning and evening periods respectively.

Bangkok Metropolitan Authority has developed Bangkok Development Plan (2013-2032) to establish a framework in providing public services and to prioritize long-term project investment. The 20-year development plan is divided into four phases of 5 years so that the goals and measures can be reviewed and evaluated. Currently the second development plan (2018-2022) is in effect with a vision of “convenient metropolitan”. For additional reports or materials on Sustainable urban transport index, please click here.
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