Sukhothai Historical Park to become Thailand’s first ‘low-carbon’ park

Sukhothai Historical Park (Source: Internet)

The project is being expedited for completion this December before it is officially open as pilot park in January 2016.

The low-carbon park project was conceived by the Cultural Ministry under its strategy to make historical parks nationwide an environmentally-firendly heritage.

Under the plan, Si Satchanalai Historical Park, KamphaengPhet Historical Park and Sukhothai Historical Park are the first three targets to be made low-carbon parks.

To fulfil the project, the 5-km inner road of Sukhothai Historical Park is being renovated. The park will have only one gate to be used as both entrance and exit, and no oil-engined vehicles will be allowed on its territory. The changes will force visitors to use electric trams stationed at ten points across the park or alternatively use bicycles.

A bunch of local product shops will be located by the sole gate where local residents can earn more income, selling souvenirs and native products to tourists.-NNT/VNA