Let those shoes do the walking as pedestrian streets launched nationwide

By The Nation

 

 

The government is continuing with its policy to open walking streets nationwide to stimulate the economy and promote tourism.

 

Prime Minister, General Prayut Chan-o-cha launched the first of the pedestrian passages on December 15 in Bangkok, namely at Silom, Yaowarat, and Khao San, with other walking streets outside the capital officially opening on December 22.

 

Prime Minister, General Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

The Walking Street@Silom is open Sunday from midday to midnight for the next year and features into six zones, from Silom on the Rama IV side to the Nararom intersection”

 

1. The art street will feature various activities, such as street music, street performances, hip-hop dance, graffiti art, contemporary art, craftsmanship, and street art.

 

2. The must-eat street will feature traditional foods and famous Thai desserts.

 

3. The must-see street will feature local products, such as products from various villages and markets, street food, fresh seafood, Geographical Indication (GI) products, and products under the Blue Flag scheme.

 

4. The old generation street will feature music and entertainment activities, as well as performances.

 

5. The must-walk street will feature outstanding products in Bangkok that are for sale.

 

6. The citizen street will feature various food stands manned by popular restaurant in Bangkok, I including Michelin Star eateries and popular restaurants in the centre of the city.

 

Walking Street@Silom, Bangkok

 

Below is the list of walking streets by region that people can enjoy every Sunday throughout the next year.

 

Kuang Mueng Nan walking street Photo Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Sports

 

The northern region: Siri Chit road in Kamphaeng Phet, Chiang Rai Night Bazaar in Chiang Rai, Three Kings Monument in Chiang Mai, Sawan Withi road and Kad Nang Yong road in Tak, Tonnam Chao Phraya road in Nakhon Sawan, Kuang Mueng Nan walking street in Nan, Chai-Kwan road in Phayao, Saphan Ruam Chai road in Phichit, Phutthabucha road in Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Khao Kho, and Thailom walking streets in Phetchabun, Phrae walking street and Khamlue Road in Phrae, Pai walking street in Mae Hong Son, road along the Wang river in Lampang, Rob Muang Nai road in front of Wat Phra That Hariphunchai temple in Lamphun, Plern Thani walking street in Sukhothai, Pratuchai road at Phraya Phichai Dab Hak Sport Stadium in Uttaradit, and Farmer's Market Baanrai Organic walking street in Uthai Thani.

 

Nakhon Phanom walking street Photo Credit: Tourism Authority of Thailand

 

The northeastern region: Phra That Yaku archaeological site in Kalasin, Rob Bueng Thung Sang road in Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum walking street beside Chaiyaphum Municipality Youth Centre in Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Phanom walking street in Nakhon Phanom, Suan Mak Night Bazaar in Nakhon Ratchasima, Khao Mao Rim Khong road in Bueng Kan, Rom Buri road in front of Old Buri Ram Provincial Governor House in Buri Ram, Maha Sarakham Night Bazaar in Maha Sarakham, Mook Muang Mai road in Mukdahan, Phaya Thaen Public Park in Yasothon, Ratchuprakan road in Roi Et, Chiang Khan walking street in Loei, Marie-Nong Kaen road in Si Sa Ket, Phu Phan Museum in Sakon Nakhon, Kotchasarn road in Surin, Kaem Kong road in Nong Khai, Nakhon Khuean Khan road in Nong Bua Lam Phu, Amnat Charoen walking street at Ming Mongkol Park in Amnat Charoen, Udon Thani walking street in Udon Thani, and Sri Narong walking street in Ubon Ratchathani.

 

Krabi walking street Photo Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Sports

 

The southern region: Krabi walking street in Krabi, Poraminmanka road at the multipurpose yard in front of Chumphon Municipality Office in Chumphon, Ruenrom road in Trang, Chai Chumphon road in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Takua Pa road in Phangnga, Phatthalung Municipality Office in Phatthalung, Lard Yai walking street in Phuket, Ban Ngao walking street in Ranong, Niphat Uthit 3 road in Songkhla, Bypass road in Satun, Ban Don floating market in Surat Thani, Phu Pha Phakdi road in Narathiwat, walking street along the Pattani river in Pattani, and Ban Khlong Sai Nai walking street in Yala.

 

Yomjinda walking street, Rayong Photo Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Sports

 

The eastern region: Tha Chang market in Chanthaburi, Suan Somdet road in Chachoengsao, Bang Saen Sai 2 road in Chon Buri, Rhak Muang and Thana Chareon roads in Trat, Thongchai road at Chaloem Prakiarti Rama 9 Park in Nakhon Nayok, Namuang road in Prachin Buri, Yomjinda walking street and Rayong Province Stadium in Rayong, and Bamrung Rat road in Sa Kaeo.

 

Pak Phraek walking street, Kanchanaburi Photo Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Sports

 

The central region: Pak Phraek road in Kanchanaburi, Prom Prasert road in Chai Nat, Dvaravati Sri Nakhon Pathom walking street in Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi pier in Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani Square walking street in Pathum Thani, Beach road along Prachuap Khiri Khan bay in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Bang Ian road in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phetchaburi walking street beside Phetchaburi Provincial Governor House in Phetchaburi, Rat Pracha Pattana dam in Ratchaburi, Thepsatri road in Lop Buri, road along Bang Nam Phueng canal in Samut Prakan, Samut Songkhram City Hall and road along the Mae Klong river in Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon walking street in Samut Sakhon, Train Market in Saraburi, R.E. 130 walking street in Sing Buri, Athiwara road in Suphan Buri, and San Chao Rong Thong market in Ang Thong.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/travel/30379781

 

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Look mate people aint interested in culture  just tits and ass

and you will still get all the lazy <deleted> thais trying to ride their bikes through the people because they refuse to walk, happens all the time already so will be no different

I cannot think of a worse way to go out buying TATT!

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Let those shoes do the walking as pedestrian streets launched nationwide

Is this aimed at local tourists? Walking is generally not something I'd associate with Thais.

Surely 'pedestrian' must translate into Thai as 'motorcyclist on the pavement'?

No mention of the high rent that the traders will have to pay to have a spot under the pretty colored gazebos.  Walking streets are all the same and boring ! Most people go cos there is nothing else to do.  

 

Wow. More markets. How original.

Never seen a "walk street" that didn't allow motorcycles or cars, presumably from vendors/sellers in Thailand.

 

Where are these pedestrian streets?!?!?

On 12/24/2019 at 2:07 PM, webfact said:

The must-see street will feature local products.

I wonder what brand of bicycle will be featured? 

 

Sidewalk on every streets will so good to...