The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has successfully completed its ambitious goal to plant 1 million trees across the city, achieving the target two years ahead of schedule. The initiative, a key component of Governor Chadchart Sittipunt’s environmental policy, was originally set to conclude by the end of his four-year term in 2026.
With this green initiative’s early accomplishment, the BMA has announced plans to plant an additional 1 million trees to further enhance the city’s green spaces. According to BMA Spokesman Aekvarunyoo Amrapala, the campaign will continue unabated despite reaching the initial milestone.
The breakdown of the planting efforts reveals a major contribution from various sectors. The vast majority of the trees, amounting to over 804,000, were planted by all districts of Bangkok. The BMA Environment Department contributed 75,436 trees, while private firms and state enterprises added 110,670. Other BMA agencies and individual residents planted 9,759 and 2,281 trees, respectively.
District-wise, Bang Khae led the greening efforts with 63,667 trees, followed closely by Taling Chan, Nong Chok, Chom Thong, Bueng Kum, and Kannayao. The types of trees planted varied, with about 350,000 large trees taking root alongside most smaller trees, shrubs, and creepers. (NNT)
