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THE STORY BEHIND ONE BANGKOK
A new district built on storied grounds, One Bangkok rises along historic Rama IV Road, the latest chapter in a long history of progress that spans agriculture, commerce, communication, and diplomacy. Weaving together history, diversity and culture, bringing new tastes and lifestyles into the city, One Bangkok continues this legacy not only as a future landmark but as a memory of the city’s history.
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OUR STORY
1857
Era of Trade
As trade with Europe increased in the 19th century, European consuls in Bangkok petitioned King Rama IV for a shortcut canal be excavated to bypass the winding Chao Phraya river. The new canal was called "Khlong Thanon Trong" (Straight Road Canal), known today as Khlong Hua Lamphong. The mud excavated in digging the canal was used to build a road along the northern side of the canal, known as Thanon Trong. Considered the first real road in Thailand, it was renamed Rama IV Road in 1919. Image Source: Thad Pommanop, Specific road map for historic south Bangkok landmark (Geography of Bangkok book, 1931), p. 56.
1857-1893
Rice to Red Railway Station
The first known record of the One Bangkok site was a paddy field under Royal patronage. The name of the area was not established until 1893, when a railway station with its eye-catching red roof was built nearby this field. Later, it was formally established as a subdistrict or "Tambon Sala Daeng", home to many significant landmarks such as Chulalongkorn University, Chulalongkorn Hospital, embassies, and Radio Bangkok. Image Source: Copy of King Chulalongkorn’s letters to Chaophraya Yommarat (Pan Sukhum), and biography of Pan Sukhum, from https://library.car.chula.ac.th/record=b1274514
1893
The First Railway
On his visit to Europe, King Rama V foresaw that a railway line from Bangkok to Samut Prakan would contribute greatly to the economic capabilities of Siam and established Paknam Railway, Thailand's first railway line, which started operating in 1893 between Hua Lamphong Station and Paknam Station. As the usage of buses and private cars became more commonplace, the rail operations ceased in 1959. In its place came what would eventually be the expanded Rama IV Road.
1913-1928
The First Radio Telegraph Station
Saladaeng Radio Telegraph Station was Thailand’s first radiotelegraph station that opened on January 13, 1913 marked with a telegraph sent by King Rama VI to Songkla reading 'Greeting to you on this which will be one of the most important day in our history.' It would not be until 1928 that the first successful radio broadcast was attempted from Saladaeng Radio Station, ushering in a new era of communication for the country. Image source: glass plate negatives from National Archives Of Thailand, The Fine Arts Department
1921
Wireless Road
Wireless Road or Witthayu Road, was named by King Rama VI because it was the location of Thailand’s first radio telegraph station located on the One Bangkok site. Starting from Rama IV Road to Petchburi Road, it was finished in 1921. Many important sites were situated on this road such as Witthayu Palace, Lumpini Park, Lumpini Police Station, and several embassies. Image Source: The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) catalog.archives.gov
1926
A Park for the People
Originally the private property of King Rama VI, "Thung Sala Daeng" (Saladaeng Field) was intended to host the Siamese Kingdom Exhibition and was later turned into Bangkok's first public park. Named after the birthplace of Buddha, at one time it was an amusement park with live music and pagaents. Lumphini Park has been a popular recreation spot for city residents since it was open to the public in 1926. Image Source: Drs. F.M. (Frits) Cowan (Fotograaf), (1971 ), Nationaal Museum van Wereldculturen, Retrieved 3 November 2022, //////// from https://collectienederland.nl/search/?q=Mupini+Park
1961-2000
Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School
The Armed Forces Academies Preparatory Schooland was established to combine all three armed forces preparatory schools – army, navy, and the air force – with a mission to educate and equip pre-cadets with the knowledge and professional skills to be effective military and police officers. It was located at Rama IV Road from 1961 before relocating to Nakhon Nayok Province in 2000. Image Source: 25xx, KODETAHARN Page, Retrieved 23 June 2022, *primary source is unknown
2001-2011
Suan Lum Night Bazaar
In 2001, Suan Lum Night Bazaar opened: a collection vendors selling gifts, clothing, jewellery, handmade products. With an array of food, live entertainment including traditional Thai puppet show and concert hall, it quickly became popular with tourists and locals alike. Image Source: FindYourSpace, (2015), Neighborhoods, Real Estate News, Retrieved 3 November 2022, //////// from https://blog.findyourspace.co/2015/11/suan-lum-night-bazaars-legendary-return-in-midtown-bangkok/
1857-1893
1893
1913-1928
1921
1926
1961-2000
2001-2011
FROM A RICH LEGACY TO A NEW VISION
One Bangkok brings elements of Old Bangkok – open air markets, narrow alleys, and shaded boulevards – to a highly sustainable, 21st century district for business, culture, and living in one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods. It is a district that imagines a new future for a greater Bangkok and a new global destination that chages the way people work, live, and play.
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
A once-in-a-generation development demands the highest considerations of planning, design, and construction. More than just erecting tall buildings, One Bangkok is centred on diversity of uses and architecture, overlaid with sustainability principles. It will be sensitive to the local social and cultural context, incorporating Thailand’s heritage and aspects that are unique to Bangkok, to make the district an integral part of the city.
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MEETING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF LIVEABILITY
CITY–LIVING THAT IS SMART & SUSTAINABLE
One Bangkok is designed to offer a green, safe, and inviting environment for all. Almost half of the site is allocated to an integrated system of streets, squares, and open spaces that encourages people to spend more time outdoors. The entire district is enabled by a smart centralised infrastructure system. By integrating innovations in sustainability into the physical development, all businesses, visitors, workers, and residents will benefit from significant energy savings, and from a cleaner and healthier environment.
LEED & WELL CERTIFICATIONS
All buildings and landscape within the district is targeting LEED Neighbourhood Development Platinum certification - the first in Thailand - with several buildings also targeting WELL Platinum certification.
SMART TECH ECOSYSTEM
Smart tech ecosystem and IoT provide a digital network that constantly learns and adjusts the built environment to changing conditions, enabling new services and operational efficiencies.
CENTRALISED UTILITY SYSTEM
The scale of the district allow for centralised infrastructure to manage energy, utilities, traffic and parking, in addition to pioneering communications, cyber-security and safety protocols.
