Bangkok Metropolitan
Administration
• The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is a local government organization, which is supervised by the Minister of Interior, is responsible for the management of the city of Bangkok, which is divided into 50 districts.
• The BMA comprises of two main bodies; the Governor and the Bangkok Metropolitan Council
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Act 1985
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Permanent Secretary
for the BMA
Office of the
Secretary to
the Governor of
Bangkok
Board of Advisory of
the Governor of
Bangkok
Governor
Office of the Secretary to the Bangkok
Metropolitan Council
District
Council
Organization Chart of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
Office of the BMA Civil Services Commission
The BMA
Commerce
The BMA Civil
Services Commission
50 District
Offices
The Bangkok
Metropolitan
Council
16 Departments
• To perform various functions involving the development and management of public services, such as infrastructure, security, health, education, environment and public welfare.
• To provide adequate infrastructure and public services for the well-being of Bangkok’s inhabitants and to facilitate social and economic development..
Functions and Objectives
• The Governor is the chief of the city administration, elected by popular vote for a four-year term.
• The Governor and four deputy governors will be responsible for policy formulation, supervision and control of all functions undertaken by the permanent government officers headed by the Permanent Secretary for the BMA.
Governor of Bangkok
The Bangkok Metropolitan Council is the legislative branch, which its members are elected for a four-year term. The number of member depends on the number of the Bangkok population. Currently, there are 30 members. The Bangkok Metropolitan Council convenes to consider all affairs under the responsibility of BMA.
Bangkok Metropolitan Council
“In the next 20 years, Bangkok is hoped to become ‘the Capital of Asia’.
Bangkok will be regarded as a key driver of the economic and social sectors in ASEAN and Asia. When people around the World think of Asia, they will think of Bangkok as a city with prime Service sector, as well as safety, beauty, convenience, and Environment-friendliness. Still, Bangkok can maintain its uniqueness as a city with simplicity, charm and liveliness”.
Bangkok residents’ dream
“Bangkok in the next 20 years”
• BMA launched 20 year Bangkok development plan (2013 – 2032), which is an integrated development strategies and action plans.
Bangkok Vision 2032 : “Vibrant of Asia”
1. Bangkok as a safe city 1.1 Free from pollution 1.2 Free from crimes and drugs 1.3 Free from accidents 1.4 Free from disasters 1.5 Safe buildings 1.6 Free from urban illnesses with availability of safe food
Strategic Plans on
Development of Bangkok Metropolis 2013 - 2032
2. Bangkok as a green and convenient city 2.1 Relocation of overhead electricity and telephone underground 2.2 Scattering of public areas and green areas 2.3 Complete and affordable mass transit systems with flowing traffic and travelling options
3. Bangkok as a city for all 3.1 Providing facilities for the elderly, the disabled, and the disadvantage 3.2 City with economic opportunities 3.3 Education for all 3.4 Multi-cultural society
4. Bangkok as a compact city 4.1 Bangkok with systematic growth and efficient use of land and resources 4.2 Bangkok with sub centers (minor towns) built and prioritised according to their significance and potential with systematic interconnection
5. Bangkok as a democratic city 5.1 An integrated city 5.2 A city with good governance 5.3 Decentralisation 5.4 White politics 5.5 Bangkok residents driving Bangkok’s vision
6. Bangkok as an economic and learning centre 6.1 Centre of argriculture, industry and green services 6.2 Commercial, financial, and investment centre 6.3 World-class tourist destination 6.4 Bangkok Cultural Innovation centre 6.5 Meeting and exhibition centre
7. Management 7.1 Laws concerning BMA administration amendment 7.2 Plan management and evaluation 7.3 Human resources management 7.4 Finance and budget 7.5 Information technology
Bangkok as a compact city
1. The Comprehensive Plan
2. Urban renewal
3. Public Involvement
Department of City Planning
Project Plan
[ Regional Plan ]
Comprehensive Plan
Specific Plan
Public Safety
Public Healthy
Public Welfare
•Climate Change
•Urban Ecology
•Sustainability
•Public
involvement
The Comprehensive Plan
1992 1999 2006 2013
The Land Use
Zoning Plan
The
Transportation Plan
The Open Space Plan
The Public Utility Plan
Development of the Comprehensive Plan
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The Land Use Zoning Plan
The Transportation Plan
The Open Space Plan
The Public Utility Plan
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The Land Use Plan
Sub Center
Mass Rapid Transit: MRT
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Condition :extra-large building on a road with
no less than 10/12/16/30 m. right of way /or within
500 m. of the operated MRT station
Permitted Used /Prohibited Uses (FAR) /Conditional Uses
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Open Space Ratio (OSR)
Biotope Area Factor (BAF)
Building Set Back
Minimum Lot Size
Maximum Building Height 26
Land Use Control Planning Measures
•Function /activities
•Meaning
•Urban Form /Space
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Public Space
Design
2. Urban Renewal
From “old building” to “Nakapirom Park”
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Transport Oriented Development (TOD)
3. Public Involvement
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