Department of Physical Education to Relocate Facilities from Chula Land
The Department of Physical Education plans to return 114 rai of land to Chulalongkorn University by 2032, relocating operations to a new 170-rai complex in Khlong Hok.
According to a report by Prachachat Business, the Department of Physical Education has announced a strategic plan to vacate its current premises, including the Nimibutr and Suphachalasai stadiums, which occupy 114 rai of land owned by Chulalongkorn University. The department expects to complete the full handover of this land by September 30, 2032.
Operations will be consolidated at a new, larger facility in Khlong Hok, Thanyaburi. This upcoming complex will span 170 rai and is designed to feature a 50-meter standard swimming pool. The department aims to utilize this new site to host major sporting events and competitions, intending to create a new landmark that will stimulate both sports and tourism in the area.
For residents and travelers, this transition marks the end of an era for these historic sports venues in central Bangkok. While the new facility is intended to become a significant hub for athletic tourism, the specific timeline for the closure of individual venues during the transition period remains to be confirmed. Stakeholders are waiting for further details on how the vacated land in central Bangkok will be repurposed by the university following the department's departure.
