Bangkok City Farm Project
Bangkok, タイ · Operator: Bangkok City Farm Project (scaled to Thai City Farm)
Overview
Community garden project launched in Bangkok. By 2022, 165 farms established across Bangkok. Expanded nationally through 'Thai City Farm' initiative to five additional cities. Integrates food production, livelihoods, and social connection.
Citizen participation
Community-engaged. Serves as edible social space and economic self-sufficiency practice for community members and workers.
Operating model
Community-led, subsistence and income-generating. Scaled nationally to 'Thai City Farm' covering five cities.
Impact
Food security, livelihood improvement, community cohesion, emotional well-being.
Land tenure
Uses public/community land under license; interim arrangements.
Crops
- vegetables
- leafy greens
- herbs
Scale
165 community farms in Bangkok as of 2022
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