BMA to boost green areas with tax incentives

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BMA to boost green areas with tax incentives

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to give tax incentives to the people in Bangkok if they grow trees in their lands.

 

The new move came after the World Health Organisation released a recent survey showing Bangkok has insufficient green area for its population with only three square metres per person, which is much lower than the standard 16 square metres.

 

The WHO’s survey prompted the BMA to come in with a plan to increase its green area. Tax incentives are then suggested to encourage the Bangkok people to grow more trees in their places.

 

BMA deputy governor Pol Lt Gen Annuay Nimmano said under the proposed plan if the private sector could increase green areas in their lands, by growing more trees, the would be given lower household taxes.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/bma-boost-green-areas-tax-incentives/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-04-04

[canopus1969]

Please Sir I have a tree - how much tax will I save 

[Bangna Betty]

Complete failure of any town planning priority for green areas in a growing city.  It's all about the money here and parks and outdoor areas don't make money. No prioritising of quality of life for residents.  Worse in Pattaya - opening up of area behind Jomtien Beach Road would have been a perfect opportunity for council to zone a park and leisure space on Jomtien 2nd Road but it is all going to be condos. Lost opportunity for a great beach, leisure zone for tourists and locals. Very shortsighted. 

[GR8fun in LOS]

3 hours ago, Bangna Betty said:

Complete failure of any town planning priority for green areas in a growing city.  It's all about the money here and parks and outdoor areas don't make money. No prioritising of quality of life for residents.  Worse in Pattaya - opening up of area behind Jomtien Beach Road would have been a perfect opportunity for council to zone a park and leisure space on Jomtien 2nd Road but it is all going to be condos. Lost opportunity for a great beach, leisure zone for tourists and locals. Very shortsighted. 

How can you "shortsighted" ?  

Thai forward planning is "what will I have for Lunch today?"