Bangkok: The Pheu Thai Party recently convened a brainstorming session with party leaders and Bangkok Council members, featuring former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as a special speaker. The event, titled "Adjusting the City, Renovating for Bangkok, Which One is Right for You?" aimed to address the gap between policies and the daily lives of Bangkok residents.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Surawong Thienthong, Minister of Tourism and Sports and Secretary-General of the Pheu Thai Party, led the opening of the Policy Workshop at the SC Park Hotel in Bangkok. The workshop's goal was to hear operational issues from City Councilors and devise solutions that resonate with the daily experiences of residents. The event featured notable Pheu Thai Party members, including Ms. Thirat Rattanawanich, Deputy Minister of Interior, Mr. Pongkawin Juangroongruangkit, Advisor to the Minister of Transport, and others, who contributed to the policy discussions under the concept of 'Exploring the Issue - Brainstorming - Refining Ideas - For Bangkokians.'
Mr. Thaksin emphasized the importance of aligning policies with the realities of everyday life, advocating for the 3E theory-Education, Engineering, and Enforcement-to tackle Bangkok's traffic issues. He supported the Feeder car policy to enhance public transportation access.
Mr. Surawong described the workshop as a 'Re-Unite' initiative, where party members collaborated to address district-specific challenges. He called for open-mindedness and new ideas to modernize working methods that align with the needs of Bangkok's residents. He stressed the party's commitment to listening to public feedback and using it to refine their approach.
The workshop featured presentations from the presidents of the four Bangkok zones, sharing insights from field visits. Discussions included distributing medical supplies, promoting recreational activities, and upgrading health and transport infrastructure. All participants agreed that maintaining communication with the public and ongoing evaluations would help tailor work plans to real needs.
Notable projects already underway include renovating community sports fields, expanding Telemedicine services, establishing Health Stations for basic check-ups, establishing Emergency Ambulance Standby Points, and improving sidewalks and canals to prevent flooding and enhance safety.
This initiative marks the 'starting point' for systematically and continuously implementing the 'Adjusting and Renovating the City for a Bangkok that is Right for Everyone' concept, ensuring the city evolves into a place suitable for all residents. The Pheu Thai Party remains committed to working alongside the people of Bangkok, listening to their voices, and making continuous improvements.