Suan Dusit Arun marks a year of positive urban impact, recording more than 951,000 visitors
Suan Dusit Arun has marked its first anniversary with impressive results, underscoring its role as a transformative green space in Bangkok’s central business district.
Visitor Numbers:
- Average of 2,621 daily visitors.
- Over 951,000 total visitors in the first year.
Community Engagement:
- Hosted 43 events (fitness, wellness, cultural, educational).
- Engaged 9,500+ participants through activities like aerobics, Pilates, Children’s Day, and design talks.
Environmental Impact:
- Air temperature inside the park measured 2°C cooler than outside.
- Suspended particulate matter reduced by ~35%.
- Stormwater runoff cut by 30–50% compared to conventional rooftops.
- 25% of irrigation supplied by harvested/recycled water.
Landscape & Biodiversity
- 98% green coverage across 11,200 sq m.
- 184 plant varieties, including 48 Thai species.
- Nine tree species from IUCN Red List categories (Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable).
- Cultural touches: sacred spirit trees, jasmine (Mother’s Day symbol), and species from Thai literature.
- Pollinator-friendly plants like mangrove apple and queen’s crape myrtle.
Urban Integration
- Elevated views across Lumpini Park.
- Connects Dusit Central Park’s key components:
- Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel
- Central Park Offices
- Central Park shopping centre
- 69-storey residential tower
Sustainability & Partnerships
- Collaboration with SCGP on recycling (“Old for New” initiative).
- ~100 kg of cardboard recycled monthly.
- Event organizers encouraged to minimize single-use plastics.
Upcoming Highlight
- Tree Walk for Bangkok Climate Action Week 2026 (Oct 9, 2026).
- Led by landscape architect Touchapon Soontrajarn and arborists.
- Focus on urban cooling, biodiversity, and tree conservation.
- Limited to 30 participants, THB 250 fee, proceeds to Big Trees Foundation.
Chanin Donavanik, Group CEO of Dusit International, emphasized that Suan Dusit Arun embodies responsible hospitality beyond hotels, creating spaces that deliver meaningful value to communities and the environment.
