Inaccessible: Disability activist risks life to reach Bangkok’s new canal park 

Bangkok opened its new canal park as a “gift” to the people, but for now, it’s only for those with full use of their legs. 

After the first phase of the Khlong Nonsi Canal Park opened Saturday, one disabled rights activist said this morning that the city has once again spent a great sum of taxpayer money on public works that are inaccessible to all taxpayers. 

“I saw that people are talking about the project online. I saw that the project claimed to be inclusive and equally accessible for citizens to go and relax. I am a citizen, and I have my right to use the space as well,” said Nalutporn Krairiksh, who advocates for disability rights on Thisable.Me.

She today described the numerous obstacles she faced attempting to visit the project, where millions have been spent to remake the smelly canal. Those able to reach the park will find its design leaves…