Thailand • Bangkok Metro

    Site analysis in Bangkok

    An introduction to site analysis in Bangkok, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.

    Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.

    Planning regime

    Bangkok Comprehensive Plan 2013 (revising) + Building Control Act

    Key constraints

    • Rattanakosin heritage island
    • Chao Phraya floodplain (subsiding)
    • Aviation surfaces around Suvarnabhumi/Don Mueang
    • FAR regime by colour zone

    Climate context

    Aw tropical savanna. 2620 hrs sunshine. 1650mm rainfall. Monsoon May-October.

    Topography

    Chao Phraya delta, max elevation 2m AOD, subsidence 1-3cm/year.

    Transport spine

    BTS Skytrain, MRT, ARL airport link, river boats, expanding monorail.

    Building height context

    Magnolias Waterfront 318m, King Power Mahanakhon 314m. CBD Sukhumvit / Silom / Sathorn supertall corridor.

    Notable recent projects

    • One Bangkok
    • ICONSIAM
    • Bangkok Mall
    • Dusit Central Park

    Questions

    What planning policies apply in Bangkok?

    Bangkok Comprehensive Plan 2013 (revising) + Building Control Act

    What are the most common site constraints in Bangkok?

    Rattanakosin heritage island. Chao Phraya floodplain (subsiding). Aviation surfaces around Suvarnabhumi/Don Mueang. FAR regime by colour zone.

    Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Bangkok?

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