Bangkok, July 3 – Bangkok's deputy governor visits the area to monitor the demolition and relocation of encroaching buildings along the Phadung Krung Kasem canal. Repeat request to return the area to the people – adjust the landscape, give the district director to see the new sales area for traders.
Mr. Chakkapan Pewngam, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, said that in the past organizing traders in public areas, Bangkok used a method of negotiation to create understanding with traders. that traders use public space to trade Must not affect the people who use the pedestrian area in traveling. People must be comfortable and safe. Currently, Bangkok is in the process of improving the landscape along Phadung Krung Kasem Canal. Therefore, traders who trade in the area therefore need to leave the area which has been constructed to improve the landscape in order to complete the landscape improvement work In the future, when the renovation is completed, the areas on both sides of the canal will be in beautiful condition. After Bangkok had a discussion on organizing traders. therefore need to negotiate with traders and provide a location So that traders can go to trade in the right place. In the past 1 year, Bangkok has already organized traders. From the original 791 trading points, the remaining 692 points were negotiated to cancel. Including providing new places for traders to trade in private areas and areas provided by Bangkok
Mr. Worachol Thavornphong, director of Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, said that the organization of traders in this area, Bobae Market, Mahanak Market, will have 3 connected areas: Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Pathum Wan District and Dusit District. landscape But there are still traders in some areas who come to negotiate traffic, which the district has listened to, pulled the period for 6-7 months until today. which the landscape improvement is nearing completion There are only some parts that have not yet been processed. In addition, the district Received complaints from people on the use of sidewalk areas. Placing objects obstructing the sidewalk and dirt, which the district has announced in advance so that traders are aware of the improvement of the area The traders in the area have cooperated very well.
Ms. Sukwichaya Nasomsong, director of Pathumwan District, said that the Pathumwan District Office has been negotiating with 32 traders who built encroaching buildings for a while. At present, the renovation of the landscape along the Phadung Krung Kasem Canal has reached the area of the encroaching building. Therefore, the building must be demolished. All 32 traders are willing to cooperate in the demolition. in order to improve the landscape to be beautiful on both sides
Mr. Supakrit Boonkan, director of the municipal affairs office added that As for the municipal office, it has prepared a plan to maintain the orderliness of the area along the line. From the Kingsuk Intersection to the White Bridge Intersection Including organizing 22 units of municipal officials from the municipal office and district office, divided into 3 shifts, 1st shift from 06.00-14.00, 2nd shift from 2:00-22.00, and 3rd shift from 10.00-06.00. p.m. to maintain orderliness 24 hours a day
“Cancellation of the trading area in this area. The Pom Prap Sattru Phai District Office Pathumwan District Office and Dusit District Office Has provided a place to support a number of traders. Including having a conversation with traders that in the future there will be a permanent trade What must be the format? Bobae Market has been established for a long time. Including the nearby Mahanak Market considered a suitable area for trading But organizing the space must be done in parallel. The fact that Bangkok has organized traders in different areas, the district director is considered an important person in going to the area to negotiate with traders about the important reasons for canceling. Create a correct understanding with traders to see the importance of organizing the area. including plans for what to do in the future What are the steps? Which the 3 district offices have been planning for a long time, ”said the deputy governor of Bangkok.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency