Roles of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering in Bangkok's Metropolitan Development

Thodsapol Kunphum; Bhattraradej Witchayangkoon; Jennawat Audomsuppanya

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Vol.16(4) (2025)

Roles of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering in Bangkok's Metropolitan Development

Bhattraradej Boonsap Witchayangkoon, Jennawat Audomsuppanya, and Alif Samsey (Department of Civil Engineering, Thammasat School of Engineering, Thammasat University, THAILAND).

Discipline: Multidisciplinary (Civil & Infrastructure Engineering).
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doi: 10.14456/ITJEMAST.2025.22

Keywords: Bangkok megacity; Resilient metropolitan; Flood mitigation; Rail network; Megaproject; Sustainable smart systems (SSS); Urban resilience.

Abstract
Bangkok's transformation into a megacity presents extraordinary civil and infrastructure engineering challenges shaped by its unique geological, hydrological, and urban conditions. This discussion looks at the evolution, current state, and future directions of Bangkok's critical infrastructure systems, including transportation networks, water management and flood control, building technologies, and utility systems, within the context of rapid metropolitan growth. It analyzes how civil engineering interventions have both enabled Bangkok's expansion and created new vulnerabilities, particularly regarding land subsidence, flooding, and traffic congestion. This paper reviews and evaluates mega-projects, innovative engineering solutions, and the tension between hard infrastructure approaches versus nature-based solutions. Special attention is given to the role of civil and infrastructure engineering in climate adaptation and the development of a resilient metropolitan region.
Paper ID: 16A4A

Cite this article:

Witchayangkoon, B.B., and Audomsuppanya, J., and Samsey, A. (2025). Roles of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering in Bangkok's Metropolitan Development. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 16(4), 16A4A, 1-14. http://doi.org/10.14456/ITJEMAST.2025.22

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