Bangkok: Entering its fourth year of development towards becoming a "livable city for everyone," Bangkok expresses gratitude to Nida Poll for highlighting public satisfaction, which stands at 73.95%. The city is committed to continuing its efforts to address various challenges.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Ekwaranyu Amrapal, spokesperson for Bangkok, extended thanks to the citizens who participated in the survey titled '3 Years of Governor Chadchart.' The survey revealed that 73.95% of citizens are satisfied with Bangkok's overall performance, particularly in areas enhancing the quality of life. These include better-organized sidewalks, expanded green spaces, improved scenery, and enhanced city cleanliness. These improvements align with the '9 aspects, 9 good things' strategy that Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has adopted as a guideline for the city's ongoing development.
The spokesperson further elaborated that the survey reflects positive perceptions in several dimensions of urban development. Significant satisfaction was noted in five key areas: the organization of sidewalks and street vendors received a combined 'fairly good' and 'very good' score of 75.80%, the expansion of green spaces and public parks garnered a score of 73.35%, and landscape improvements in streets, alleys, and lanes received a score of 70.60%. Moreover, efforts in cleanliness, garbage, dust, and wastewater management achieved a score of 70.00%. Crime prevention and safety measures, such as lighting and CCTV installation, also received a score of 68.45%, indicating trust in public space management.
However, the survey also highlighted challenges that Bangkok continues to face, such as traffic congestion, flooding, cost of living, and corruption in government agencies, where citizens expect tangible improvements. Bangkok acknowledges that these are systemic issues requiring time, cooperation, and effective management as the city progresses into its fourth year and beyond.
Mr. Ekwaranyu emphasized that Bangkok remains proactive in addressing the concerns of its residents. The city has leveraged the Traffy Fondue platform, receiving over 960,000 reports, to facilitate public participation in identifying issues. This platform is a vital tool that allows the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to respond swiftly and accurately to problems, fostering collaborative city development.
The spokesperson reiterated Bangkok's commitment to continuous development under Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt's '9 aspects, 9 good things' strategy. The goal is to make "Bangkok, a livable city for everyone" a reality by drafting a new version of the Bangkok Administration Act-the first update in over 40 years-to enhance administrative flexibility and responsiveness.
"We believe that improving infrastructure, public services, and citizen participation will mark a turning point in the city's development. This is not just about building infrastructure but about enhancing the quality of life, opening economic opportunities, and creating equality for all city residents," concluded the Bangkok spokesperson.