When you think of a park in Bangkok, you probably think of something like Lumpini Park, where manicured lawns are lined with beautiful tropical plants and flowers; where park goers can enjoy various water features under the shade of large trees.

You certainly don’t think of raised glowing walkways and wetlands used for treating wastewater.

Welcome to the all-new Benjakitti Forest Park, recently expanded and renovated with a soft opening. Rather serendipitously, the enormous 259-rai (41.4-hectare) site was previously occupied by a tobacco manufacturing facility. Now, instead of tobacco and truck fumes, nearby residents can enjoy the exact opposite: a breath of fresh air.

How did it come about? And how does it hold up? This article will cover the park’s origins, its design, and its future. Some features may surprise you!....

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