User:WanTan

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WanTan prefers to go outside and map. WanTan uses a Linux-based computer. This user submits data to OpenStreetMap under the name WanTan. WanTan submits data to OpenStreetMap using JOSM. de Dieser Benutzer spricht Deutsch als Muttersprache. en-3 This user is able to contribute with an advanced level of English. th-1 This user is able to contribute with a basic level of Thai.

About me

I have been mapping in the incredible Ruhr Area (German: Ruhrgebiet, map) until 2009, mainly in the two towns Essen and Bochum. After moving from Germany to Thailand did my best in mapping Prawet, one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, located in the southeast of the town. While mapping i put a special focus on small streets, footpaths and cycleways. Currently i am not active in mapping for OSM. But this may change again in future :)

Parks in Bangkok

A list of public parks in Bangkok i have mapped:

• 50 years Royal Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Park
• Her Majesty the Queen's 60th Birthday Park
• Chatuchak Park
• Lat Krabang Park
• Princess Mother Memorial Park
• Queen Sirikit Park
• Romaneenat Park
• Saranrom Park
• Seri Thai Park
• Suan Luang Rama IX Park
• Vachirabenjatas Park (Rotfai Park)
• Wanadharm Park

Help me to get the rest done. The parks in Bangkok are all very nice and kept in good condition. It is fun to visit and map them.

Some interesting Links especially for mappers in Thailand

• Internet forum (message board) for people in Thailand
• Public Parks in Bangkok thai english
• Bankok Bus Routes: http://www.bmta.co.th/en/index.php
• Compare Google-Map of Thailand with OpenStreetMap (but please do not copy any data :-):
  • Compare in two frames (http://tools.geofabrik.de/mc/)
  • Compare with transparent overlay (http://sautter.com/map/)
• Howto: Tagging waterways in Thailand