Bangkok: President Sophon has mandated a comprehensive renovation of the Parliament building, transforming the "Sala Kaew" and "King Rama VII Square" into a new landmark and green space in the heart of Bangkok. This initiative aims to connect the area to the Skytrain and boost tourism.

According to Thai News Agency, the President of the Parliament, alongside executives from the Secretariat of the House of Representatives and a dedicated working group, conducted a survey around the King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) Monument and Sala Kaew (Glass Pavilion). They explored strategies to enhance the landscape and utilize the space efficiently. Key figures such as Mr. Ase Sukyang, President of the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage, Mr. Preeda Hutajuda, President of the Thai Urban Planning Association, and Mr. Pichet Kunathamarak, Director-General of the Department of Rail Transport, provided insights on the planned improvements for Sala Kaew and its surroundings.

The Speaker of Parliament emphasized that the renovation's primary goal is to make the Glass Pavilion functional and suitable for Thailand's climate while preserving its original design. The surrounding area will be redesigned to blend with existing architecture and accommodate a planned subway station in front of Parliament.

President Sophon remarked, "We must utilize the Parliament space to its full potential, commensurate with the investment. We need to thoroughly examine the area to ensure public access and efficient use. My duty is to improve the space to its fullest potential, benefiting both the public and members of Parliament. It must become another green space for Bangkok, a place for exercise and to promote tourism. Importantly, we must consider how to achieve this quickly."