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Space · Neighbourhood or village

Khlong Toei

Bangkok (Khlong Toei) · Bangkok · Thailand

Commons and belongingThird placeParticipatory urbanisms. f.

Bangkok's largest cluster of informal settlements, built on port land. Since 2019 the Port Authority has been preparing its Smart Community plan, with thousands of flats in blocks, and in 2026 the government is studying closing the cargo port and redeveloping the whole site. In January 2025 residents asked Parliament to reserve 20% of the land for housing they would design themselves, and they fear an entertainment complex. It is an open case about who decides the future of a neighbourhood without land titles.

Led by
The resident communities settled on Port Authority of Thailand land
Status
Active
Participation
Community led
Visitable
Yes, a lived-in neighbourhood; respect the residents
Contact
No public contact on record
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Verification

Partially verified

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  • Unverified starting knowledge, sources pending

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