Pictures courtesy of InsideThailand

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officially opened the Lumpini Dog Park on 7 February 2026, creating a new dedicated space for dogs and their owners in the city centre. The park, located on the Wireless Road side of Lumpini Park in Pathum Wan district, transforms a former car park into a recreational area for pets and people. It becomes Bangkok’s ninth dog park and is aimed at improving urban quality of life for residents with pets.

The opening ceremony was led by Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt and Japanese Ambassador to Thailand Otaka Masato. The project was launched to mark the 70th anniversary of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok (JCC). It reflects ongoing cooperation between Bangkok and Japanese organisations on urban development initiatives.

Bangkok has seen a growing number of households treating pets as part of daily family life, increasing demand for suitable public spaces. In response, the BMA has expanded pet-friendly infrastructure across the city, including designated dog parks. The Lumpini Dog Park is part of this wider effort to ensure inclusive and accessible public areas.

Governor Chadchart thanked the Japanese Chamber of Commerce for its strong support and cooperation in bringing the project to completion. He said the park demonstrates the long-standing relationship between Thailand and Japan, built on mutual trust. He added that expanding public spaces to meet changing lifestyles is a key responsibility of the city administration.

He noted that the park was carefully designed to allow dogs to exercise safely while providing a place for owners to relax, socialise, and enjoy the surroundings. “Beyond practical use, I hope this park will become a place that connects people culturally and socially through nature and shared interests,” he said. The park is also open to cat owners who wish to bring their pets for walks.

The project covers more than 2 rai and adopts a Japanese-inspired design that blends with Lumpini Park’s landscape. Funding and construction support were provided by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok, with Taisei (Thailand) Co Ltd responsible for the design. The entire area was renovated, including new lighting, irrigation systems, and landscaping overseen by professional arborists.

The Nation reported that the opening was attended by Porporn Vikitsreth, adviser to the Bangkok governor and chief sustainability officer, Norathep Chupoon, director of Pathum Wan district, other officials, and pet owners with their dogs. The BMA said it will continue developing public spaces that serve both residents and their animals. Further improvements to pet-friendly facilities across Bangkok are expected as part of long-term urban planning.

Key Takeaways

• Lumpini Dog Park is Bangkok’s ninth dog park and opened on 7 February 2026 in central Bangkok.

• The project marks the 70th anniversary of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok, with full funding support from the organisation.

• The 2-rai park replaces a former car park and is designed for safe pet exercise and community use.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from InsideThailand 2026-02-09

 

 

People living in cities should not have pets, period, unless they have a yard. That does not mean a cement driveway!

I see Thai dog owners leave their dog's <deleted> on the sidewalk every day for all to smell and step in. Who's going to clean the dog<deleted> from the park? If it's not the owners, shut 'em down!

And how are the dogs going to get to this park (same problem for people with Bangkok's few parks)--cars, buses, subways, Skytrain...motocycles.

What a nonsense idea for people who abuse animals!