Abstract
Many large cities in the world including Bangkok are now moving toward multi-centric structure in order to tackle with urban problems such as car dependency, traffic congestion, suburbanization, environmental degradation, etc. However, they have achieved at different stage at different pace. Exploring the city structure and its dynamics provides insight on how to go from now. The present paper presents an analysis of urban structure dynamics of Bangkok Metropolitan by considering employment clustering and commuting pattern in the city based on an analytical framework. It is found that Bangkok is in the early stage of polycentric development. However, some locations have high potential to form employment centers, either urban or suburban sub-centers. In addition, classical transportation indicators show that area with good public transport service will be stimulated in forming sub-center by shorter travel time and distance.
