The impact of BTS Skytrain on Communities in Bangna District

Authors

• Warunya Bamrongpong
• Pannee Cheewinsiriwat
• Petchpilai Lattanan

Publication Date

2021-12-29

Abstract

Bangkok’s is growing rapidly, and developing both economically and socially, Therefore, there is increased demand for economic activity spaces. The city’s constant expansion puts strain on its public transportation system, including roads. As a result, Bangkok has a heavy traffic problem. To solve the problem, the first mass transportation system, the BTS Skytrain, was constructed and opened in 1999. The BTS Skytrain gives improved accessibility to the areas around its stations, which in turn affects the surrounding communities. This research explores the effects of the BTS Skytrain service on communities in the Bangna district. In–depth interviews were conducted with members of 22 communities within 1.6 kilometers of the BTS line. Results shows that the BTS Skytrain affects communities in the area in a variety of ways, include economically, socially, and environmentally. The positive effects included more convenient travel, increased income and increased land prices. At the same time there were several negative effects such as increased rent, expensive BTS tickets, the dust from the BTS and condominium construction, and drainage problems in the areas adjacent to condominiums.

First Page

101

Last Page

121

Recommended Citation

Bamrongpong, Warunya; Cheewinsiriwat, Pannee; and Lattanan, Petchpilai (2021) "The impact of BTS Skytrain on Communities in Bangna District," Journal of Letters: Vol. 50: Iss. 2, Article 7.
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/jletters/vol50/iss2/7