Parliament, Political Development Committee invites "Chatchart" to join in finding solutions to urban planning problems. The key is to increase public participation in Town Planning Act Meeting of the Political Development Commission mass communication and public participation House of Representatives with Mr. Parit Watcharasindhu, party list MP, Progressive Party, as chairman of the committee. Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok and related agencies were invited to explain the agenda for considering solutions for public participation in drafting the Bangkok city plan. Before the meeting, Mr. Chatchat said that there were problems with Bangkok city planning. It's not a conflict. It is just a process of listening to public opinions. And if there are any suggestions from the committee, we will accept them. The Town Planning Act is a new law. There may be many points that still need to be improved. Which is good to talk to. It will make people more aware of city planning. As for whether the city plan needs to be revised back to the first count or not, the Governor of Bangkok admits that if it has legal implications, it must be like that. However, at this time, opinions are still being heard. can always be adjusted Those responsible must explain further. Ready to listen to opinions from all sides Currently, the old city plan has been in existence since 2013 and according to the principle it should be updated every 5 years. There will need to be a process for redoing or adding to it to be more thorough. It doesn't have any impact. Because the original city plan is still used It will only result that the revised city plan will be effective later. Mr. Chatchat said that the problem lies in how the Town Planning Act will be resolved. Will the process of listening to opinions and participation of the community be increased or not? So that the public participation process is embedded in the law. For example, a city planning committee may be established at the district level. This is an interesting dimension tha t the House of Representatives may consider. By adopting examples from other countries. Mr. Chatchat explained at the beginning of the committee meeting that city planning issues are difficult and delicate. It has existed since before he took up the position of Governor of Bangkok, with the main idea being the Town Planning Act. admitting that the past process still had imperfections Ready to extend the time for listening to opinions and accepts the opinions of the committee.- Source: Thai News Agency