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Engaging Communities Through Inclusive Policies by Deputy Governor of Bangkok, Sanon Wangsrangboon


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The importance of Community Engagement by Sanon Wangsrangboon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, the capital and most populous city of Thailand, founded on 21 April 1782 with over 9 million people:

- He emphaizes the importance of engaging the community and distributing power to enable everyone to contribute

- He also discusses the effectiveness of participatory processes in the private sector, leading to quick and innovative solutions
- Highlights the "participatory budgeting" project, where communities are given the power to decide how to use allocated funds
- Points out the scalability of ideas and solutions across different communities, addressing common issues like lighting, drainage, and mobility
- Expresses admiration for the level of inclusiveness and community engagement, particularly in the context of the Songkran Festival

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Doers Within Us Podcast-Celebrating Builders of Tomorrow!By Jacob Fohtung