Over the next two weeks the fate of Bangkok's largest green space in the Makkasan area will become clearer.
Since Bangkok lacks public green space and parks the issue is important for all people living in Bangkok.
The owner of the green space, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), will survey 497 rai of land in preparation for redevelopment before leasing it (likely for 99 years) to the Finance Ministry's Treasury Department.
The lease is part of a 62-billion-baht debt write-off scheme for SRT.
Initially, the parties agreed that the lush green area, covering 150 rai, plus a 30-rai plot for a museum, will be spared from commercial development.
A total of 317 rai will be redeveloped for commercial purposes.