Lumphini Park just turned 100 years old and it’s finally reclaiming a big slice of land that’s been tied up with the Badminton Association of Thailand for over four decades. The courts and office are out and in their place: a grand new entrance and a direct link to the Green Bridge that flows into Benjakitti Park. The renovation zone sits on the Wireless-Sarasin Road side – a once off-limits patch that’s now being handed back to the city to enjoy.
The new look teases a futuristic, eco-friendly walkway that could totally change the vibe of your morning jog or traffic-dodging escape between the two parks. The renderings look slick enough to make you want to lace up your sneakers now but the real test will be whether reality lives up to the pictures.
For Bangkokians, this is huge – two of the city’s green giants are finally completely connected. It’s like Bangkok is stitching its lungs together, giving us all a little extra oxygen and a lot more space to play. Suddenly, ‘let’s meet at the park’ becomes a mini getaway, in the midst of the urban chaos.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) kicked off renovations in May 2025, aiming to finish by May 2026. Work is already 10 percent done and on track. Once complete, Lumphini will have wider walkways, smoother cycling routes and more lush corners to laze in.
Deputy Governor Sanon Wangsrangboon summed it up perfectly: this isn’t just about fixing a park, it’s about giving Bangkok a green space that feels world-class, open and alive.
In a city where malls often bloom as hangout spots, a refreshed Lumphini means city folks get back something priceless: a reason to spend more time outside. The renovation of Lumphini Park’s entrance feels like the city is finally catching up with what we need now – a park that connects, recharges and serves as the city’s epicentre of wellness.