Ministry of Social Development Launches Housing for Thai People Night Safari Project in Chiang Mai with 516 Units to Support Low-Income Residents

The Minister of Social Development and Human Security visited Chiang Mai to inspect the Housing for Thai People Night Safari project, revitalizing 10 rai of undeveloped land with a new four-story building containing 516 units, supporting residents to have homes in a prime location.

On 25 October 2026, Mr. Nikorn Somkalang, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, visited the Housing for Thai People project in Chiang Mai (Night Safari), Nong Kwai Subdistrict, Hang Dong District, to monitor progress on redeveloping undeveloped land under the project.The "Housing for Thai People" project.Mr. Taweepong Wichaidit, Governor of the National Housing Authority, along with board members and senior executives, accompanied the site visit.

This initiative advances the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security's housing policy to provide secure housing for low- to middle-income citizens, ensuring access to quality, affordable homes under the concept of Universal Design and environmentally friendly community development.

Minister Nikorn said the key goal of the visit was to expedite the National Housing Authority's use of undeveloped assets or land in high-potential locations to develop stable housing, serving as a foundation to sustainably improve residents' quality of life.

Dismantling and restructuring old buildings with modern specifications and solar panel installation.

Mr. Taweepong Wichaidit explained that the National Housing Authority plans to use over 10 rai of remaining land within the Chiang Mai Housing for Thai People (Night Safari) project, where unfinished structures exist. They will demolish old walls and renovate into 12 four-story residential buildings, totaling 516 units, each 32 square meters with one bedroom.

The renovation design aims to meet contemporary living needs by including:

• Passenger elevators in each building to facilitate residents of all ages.
• Solar panel systems to generate electricity for common area lighting, reducing long-term expenses.
• Security systems with CCTV cameras and keycard access at entrances and exits.

Prime location near Chiang Mai Airport and future Red Line electric train route.

The National Housing Authority Governor added that a key feature of the Housing for Thai People (Night Safari) project is its location along Highway 3028, just about 7.8 kilometers from Chiang Mai International Airport.

Additionally, the project frontage lies along the planned route for the future Red Line mass transit system (Nakhon Ping Hospital to Royal Park Rajapruek), providing excellent transport connectivity. The National Housing Authority is currently finalizing project details to promptly support the government’s housing security policy.

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