Chadchart inspects footpath renovation in Bangkok Yai district

The capital’s streets are getting a makeover and Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt is leading the charge.

The 58 year old city chief, accompanied by Deputy Governor Wisanu Subsompon, hit the streets on Tuesday, October 15 to inspect the ongoing footpath renovation project on Itsaraphap Road near the MRT Itsaraphap Station in Bangkok Yai district. This ambitious upgrade, launched in June, is set to transform the area, with completion expected by January 2025.

The project, which spans 210 days, is part of a larger city initiative to improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians within a 1-kilometre radius of MRT stations.

“Managing key details like manhole covers and construction materials is critical to public safety.”

Chadchart also called attention to cleanliness and waste management, urging the team to stay on schedule and deliver the project without delay.

But it wasn’t just sidewalks catching the governor’s eye, Chadchart also stopped by a nearby bicycle parking area near Wat Ratchasittharam Ratchaworawihan. The district authorities are gearing up to repaint and upgrade these facilities, adding to the city’s efforts to make Bangkok more bike-friendly.

With footpath safety improvements underway and bicycle facilities getting a fresh look, the governor is making it clear that Bangkok’s streets are being primed for a modern, accessible future, reported Pattaya Mail.

Earlier this month, Governor Chadchart, along with Deputy Governor Wisanu, inspected Sukhumvit Soi 23 in Watthana district, highlighting some glaring urban headaches. The road surface has been damaged by water pipe installations and shoddy temporary repairs made during leak tests.

Last month, Chadchart visited the busy Lat Phrao intersection where a 20-kilometre overhaul is underway, aimed at bringing the pavements up to scratch. Years of neglect, due to the Yellow Line MRT construction, water pipe installations, and various other projects, have left the paths in disrepair, making life miserable for locals.

Chadchart acknowledged the frustration of Bangkokians who have been dodging potholes, construction debris, and crumbling pavement for years.

The governor also called for clear separation between pedestrian areas and construction zones, so residents can navigate the streets without fear.