POLICY BRIEF: From Local Floating Market to Urban Recreational Area: Redefining Space in a Changing Context – A Case Study of Bang Muang Community and Wat Bot Bon Community

Publication date: May 2024

Publication: From Local Floating Market to Urban Recreational Area: Redefining Space in a Changing Context – A Case Study of Bang Muang Community and Wat Bot Bon Community  

Researchers: Narongpon Laiprakobsup, Thanapan Laiprakobsup

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Summary: This case study examines the transformation of the Bang Muang and Wat Bot Bon communities along Khlong Om Non in Nonthaburi Province, Thailand. The presence of ancient wats and traditional riverside lifestyles reflects the long-standing importance of these neighborhoods. The construction of roads has transformed the areas into tourist destinations, increasing their commercial value. However, narrow side streets pose an obstacle to accessing leisure places, leading to traffic congestion. Developing these areas into nodes that bridge relaxation areas of Khlong Om Non with other Bangkok communities could foster tourism activities and the exchange of resources and knowledge.

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