A study of the interference of TOD station to urban fabric that effects sexual harassment crime

Name: Pimpitcha Rojplasathien

keyword: Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

; Urban fabric

; Sexual harassment

Abstract: Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is a popular strategic planning method that promotes sustainable urban mobility, enhances urban connectedness, and encourages the use of public transit. Compact, walkable, mixed-use communities encircling transit stations are frequently linked to TOD worldwide. But given Bangkok's intricate and historically stratified urban fabric, implementing TOD—particularly through elevated public transport infrastructure—may have unforeseen effects on the city's social dynamics and physical layout. Large-scale MRT station spatial insertions, in particular, have the potential to produce residual areas devoid of supervision and active usage, disrupt pedestrian movements, and break up neighborhood continuity. The Bang Sue District, a crucial area of Bangkok's fast urban development and infrastructure growth, is a prime example of this phenomenon. The appearance and personality of the villages that surround transit stations like Bang Pho and Bang Son have changed dramatically. In addition to creating unused areas underneath or surrounding the station footprint, elevated station buildings and the equipment that goes with them frequently obscure nearby roadways and obstruct natural surveillance lines. The creation of dimly lighted pathways, abandoned public areas, and dead-end alleyways as a result of these physical alterations might increase the danger of sexual harassment, particularly for women, children, and vulnerable pedestrians. As TOD emerges as a key concept for Bangkok's future growth, it is imperative to look into both the socio-spatial problems it may represent as well as its advantages for the economy and mobility. The main emphasis of this study is how Bang Sue's TOD infrastructure disrupts urban continuity and creates ambient circumstances that increase the danger of sexual harassment in surrounding public spaces. Exploring the intricate link between mass transportation hubs and the lived experience of urban space, the study employs behavioral mapping, geographical analysis, and on-site observations. It makes the case that, in the absence of context-sensitive integration, TOD may make urban vulnerabilities worse rather than better. The research suggests spatial rules and urban design tactics to restore safety and encourage fair use of the area surrounding Bangkok's mass transport corridors. These methods and guidelines are focused on lighting, active ground use, community involvement, and gender-sensitive planning.

Thammasat University. Thammasat University Library

Address: BANGKOK

Email: preserv@tu.ac.th

Name: Pattamon Selanon

Role: advisor

Created: 2025

Modified: 2025-12-22

Issued: 2025-12-22

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DOI: 10.14457/TU.the.2024.898

eng

DegreeName: Master of Urban Design

Level: Master's Degree

Descipline: Urban Design and Development

Grantor: Thammasat University

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