China News Service, Bangkok, March 11 (Reporter Wang Guoan) The famous Lumpini Park in Bangkok, Thailand, held a launch ceremony for the renovation project on the evening of the 10th. It is planned to "renew a new look" through large-scale renovation to welcome the construction of the park that will arrive in 2025. 100th Anniversary Celebration.
The launching ceremony was held in the form of a "Lawn Concert".
Bangkok Mayor Asayun, people from all walks of life, and officials from the embassies of some countries in Thailand attended the ceremony.
Asayun said in his speech that large parks reflect the quality of life in a city.
The goal of Lumpini Park's transformation is to become a world-class landscape landmark that provides an equitable and healthy natural environment for everyone.
Photo by Wang Guoan at the launching ceremony
Han Zhiqiang, the Chinese ambassador to Thailand, also sent his best wishes for the park's renovation and the centenary of its establishment through a video.
Lumpini Park in Bangkok was originally the imperial garden of King Rama VI of Thailand, and was later converted into the first park in the history of Thailand.
The park covers an area of 57 hectares and is the largest "green lung" in Bangkok.
To this day, the statue of King Rama VI of Thailand still stands at the southwest entrance of the park.
Around the park, there are many high-rise buildings and busy traffic, while the park surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the bustling city is quiet and peaceful, with green grass and clear lake water.
Every year, many large local outdoor events are also held here.
According to the plan, the renovation project will improve the infrastructure in the park, strengthen practical functions, such as improving sewage treatment and flood drainage systems, repairing pedestrian paths and runways, completing the renovation of old buildings in the park, etc., and adding a "learning area" in the park. Add green space and make good use of park space.
Lumpini Park will be an important part of revitalizing Bangkok's canal network by improving the water management system within the park.
As one of the highlights of the renovation plan, a "green bridge in the sky" will be erected to connect Lumpini Park with the nearby Banjachiti Park, which can be used for walking and cycling.
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