People lived like a community along the Chao Phraya, using the river as a road, a market and a place to watch life go by at a leisurely pace. "I feel connected to the Chao Phraya River. Regarding the three Chao Phraya River projects, Ms Orasri said they have lacked public participation. Ms Orasri offered Phu Khao Thong, or the Golden Mount, a steep artificial hill inside the Wat Saket compound as an alternative. "You can get a good view of the city and the Chao Phraya River from there," she said.

Source: Bangkok Post July 28, 2017 23:48 UTC