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2012 vs 2024

Million Trees Project

Plant trees so that the trees will take care of the city.

Create green spaces and dust-filtering walls throughout the city for the environment.
and a better quality of life by aiming to plant 1 million trees within the year.
2025 through tree planting in various areas throughout Bangkok

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What is it grown for?

Reduce dust, absorb carbon

Plant more trees in crowded areas to help clean the air and reduce dust.

Create shade

Plant in areas with dense public outdoor activities, such as areas with connections and transportation.

Add variety
Biological

Choose to plant a variety of local plant species to provide habitats and food sources for animals.

It is community income.

Support farmers to earn income from selling seedlings.

Where is it grown?

Already planted

Perennial tree
1,212,060
Plants
Shrub
715,024
Plants
Ivy/Vine
182,302
Plants
I want to know each tree
Where are they?
See here

How can I join the planting?

Download the Tree Planting Guide

Population

I want to plant it in my home area.

Record the tree data we planted via LINE @‌BangkokTree By taking photos, selecting tree species, and marking the location on the map by yourself. After planting trees, you have to take care of the planted trees. You can view the planting history, track, and update the status of the planted trees.

Private

Grown in the office area

You can go to Go to website https://tree.bangkok.go.th Select "Private Tree Planting Record", fill in your organization information to register. After confirmation, you will be able to log in to record tree planting on the platform.

Download Documents

A guide to planting a million trees and building a wall to filter dust throughout Bangkok for the public.

Download

Frequently asked questions

What is the Million Tree Planting Project?

The project aims to create green spaces and dust-filtering walls throughout Bangkok to improve quality of life and the environment, with a goal of planting 1 million trees by 2025 through cooperation from all sectors.

Why plant 1 million trees?

  • Reduce dust and air pollution: Trees help absorb carbon dioxide and capture dust, which is good for people's health.
  • Create shade: Help reduce the temperature in the city and increase the shady area for people to relax.
  • Increase biodiversity: It is a habitat and food source for animals. Many local trees help promote the ecosystem.
  • Generate community income: Support farmers by selling seedlings

Where should I plant trees?

The project focuses on planting trees in various areas throughout Bangkok as follows:

  • Large area: Public park, small public park, open space in Suan Luang
  • Walking Area: Under expressways, electric trains, sidewalks, median strips
  • Waterfront area: Canal bank, water source

What trees should be planted?

The type of tree will depend on the conditions of the area as follows:

  • Full sun area: Sela, Cana, Jik Suan, Pibthong
  • Partial shade area: Praduban Ruengphueng st Sri Trang
  • Narrow space: Teakwood, wild sappanwood, pikul, water sappanwood
  • Railway area: Sela Cana Cordia Pibthong
  • Area under expressway: Cordia Pibthong Pikul Lamduan
  • Waterfront area: Bottle brush, water hyacinth, galangal, ironwood

How will Bangkok change once the project is completed?

Bangkok is expected to see a significant increase in green space, which will have a positive impact on air quality, temperature, environment and aesthetics of the city.

I want to join in planting. How do I do that?

population:

  • Record tree data planted via LINE @BangkokTree
  • Take a photo, choose a plant species, pin the location.
  • Take care of the planted trees
  • Track tree information and status

private:

  • Go to the website BagkokTree
  • Select "Private Tree Planting Record"
  • Fill in the organization information, apply for membership
  • Tree planting records on the system

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