{"id":4056,"date":"2026-05-19T07:12:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T07:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeykidsasia.com\/thailand\/?p=4056"},"modified":"2026-05-25T08:33:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:33:55","slug":"green-bridge-lumphini-benjakitti-bangkok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/honeykidsasia.com\/thailand\/green-bridge-lumphini-benjakitti-bangkok\/","title":{"rendered":"Everybody is talking about the reopening of the Green Bridge, so I took off to find out"},"content":{"rendered":"

I keep seeing posts about how the Green Bridge is now back open after one whole year of major revamp construction. Since I live very close to Benjakitti Park, I set my alarm for 6am and took off to check it out for myself.<\/span><\/p>\n

For those who don\u2019t know, the Green Bridge is an elevated walkway-slash-bicycle-path that connects Benjakitti Park<\/a> in Asok to Lumphini Park<\/a> in Silom. Before it closed for construction, I\u2019d walked and jogged this route a few times and it\u2019s one of the nicest urban walks in Bangkok.<\/span><\/p>\n

You get these surprisingly peaceful views over little local communities, big trees and random corners of Bangkok you wouldn\u2019t normally see when you\u2019re surrounded by Sukhumvit traffic and office towers all day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photography: Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj\/HoneyKids Asia Thailand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And if you\u2019ve got kids who love bicycles or scooters, this route is actually pretty great because it feels separated from the chaos below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photography: Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj\/HoneyKids Asia Thailand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So I was happy to hear that the bridge officially reopened on 1 May.<\/span><\/p>\n

I had high hopes.<\/span><\/p>\n

And\u2026 I was slightly disappointed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before you come for me and say \u201cat least Bangkok has nice public spaces now\u201d, please keep reading because I\u2019m actually very happy this exists.<\/span><\/p>\n

My only disappointment is this: it\u2019s simply <\/span>not<\/span><\/i> fully finished yet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, you can finally cross between the parks again, but my advice is to wait a bit more if you want to see the Green Bridge at its full potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

But the good news is you absolutely can now walk, jog or cycle between Benjakitti Park and Lumphini Park again.<\/span><\/p>\n

That part works perfectly fine.<\/span><\/p>\n

But along the way, large sections still feel very much like an active construction site. There were bags of soil sitting around, unfinished pathways, workers preparing for the day and some blocked-off sections that clearly still need work.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photography: Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj\/HoneyKids Asia Thailand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At some points, it felt less like a \u201cgrand reopening\u201d and more like a \u201crushed opening, but we still have a few things to fix first\u201d situation.<\/span><\/p>\n

And that\u2019s okaaaaaaay!<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m not complaining that construction is ongoing. Bangkok infrastructure projects always seem to evolve in phases anyway. I think I just expected that if it was officially reopening, it would feel\u2026 finished.<\/span><\/p>\n

Right now, it feels about 75% done.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is it still worth visiting with kids?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Photography: Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj\/HoneyKids Asia Thailand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Absolutely, yes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Especially early in the morning.<\/span><\/p>\n

The route is still one of the nicest ways to explore this part of central Bangkok without dealing with cars, motorbikes and questionable pavements. Families cycling together looked genuinely happy, runners were back out and there\u2019s still something very refreshing about seeing greenery in the middle of the city.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your kids love scooters, bikes or simply running around outdoors, this makes for a surprisingly fun mini adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just maybe don\u2019t expect the polished, picture-perfect park connector that social media is currently making it out to be. Hey, I\u2019m just being real.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photography: Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj\/HoneyKids Asia Thailand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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My verdict<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Photography: Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj\/HoneyKids Asia Thailand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019m happy it\u2019s back and I can\u2019t wait to see it when it\u2019s 100% done.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bangkok desperately needs more walkable, green public spaces and this connection between the city\u2019s two major parks genuinely makes urban life here better.<\/span><\/p>\n

But if you\u2019ve been seeing dramatic \u201cTHE GREEN BRIDGE IS FINALLY COMPLETE!\u201d posts everywhere\u2026 just know it\u2019s still a work in progress.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe give it a couple more months before planning your cinematic sunrise cycling moment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photography: Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj\/HoneyKids Asia Thailand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>

Can you walk between Benjakitti and Lumphini again?<\/h3>
Yes, you can now walk, jog or cycle between both parks again using the elevated Green Bridge pathway.<\/div>

Is the Green Bridge fully finished yet?<\/h3>
Not completely. While the route is open and usable, several sections still feel unfinished with ongoing construction work, blocked areas and workers still on-site.<\/div>

Is the Green Bridge worth visiting right now?<\/h3>
Yes, especially if you enjoy walking, jogging or cycling in Bangkok. Just don\u2019t expect the fully polished version that many social media posts are showing.<\/div>

Is the Green Bridge good for kids?<\/h3>
Absolutely. It\u2019s a fun route for kids who enjoy bicycles, scooters or outdoor walks because it feels separated from Bangkok\u2019s busy traffic below.<\/div>

Can you cycle on the Green Bridge?<\/h3>
Can you cycle on the Green Bridge?\r\n<\/div><\/div>