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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

License / permitInterim use

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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