Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park () is a park located on the campus of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. It was completed in 2017 to honor the 100th anniversary of the university's founding. Designed by landscape architecture firm Landprocess, Centenary Park was designed to serve as a rainwater detention basin, partially inspired by the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's monkey cheeks project.
History Climate change affects every part of the world, including Bangkok. One of the main problems facing the city is rising sea levels, which increase the risk of flooding and contribute to the city's gradual subsidence.
In 2012, Chulalongkorn University launched a public park design competition. It was the first time in 30 years of rapid urban development that a centrally located 11-acre plot of land, including a 1.3-kilometer stretch of road and valued at an estimated US$700 million, was designated as public green space rather than for commercial development.
The park opened in 2017. It was designed with various ecological components that reflect an approach to adapting to and managing the city's relationship with water, rather than fearing it. The park is also an important example of green infrastructure in Bangkok, helping to mitigate ecological issues and disaster risks while providing an opportunity for people to learn how to live with water.
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