Bangkok Post
Residents push for bold city action
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Diverse community representatives have expressed their hopes for the incoming Bangkok governor, urging decisive action to address long-standing urban challenges.
Key facts
- Diverse community representatives have expressed their hopes for the incoming Bangkok governor, urging decisive action to address long-standing urban challenges.
- Sanga Ruangwattanakul, president of the Khao San Road Business Association, said stricter management of sidewalks was needed
- He urged the next governor to take stronger action against PM2.5 pollution, saying the capital should be able to achieve cleaner air through strict enforcement of environmental regulations
- Mr Sanga said the city administration should establish a transparent registration system for vendors and ensure permit holders are the actual operators of stalls.
Summary
Sanga Ruangwattanakul, president of the Khao San Road Business Association, said stricter management of sidewalks was needed. He called for proper regulation of street vendors, particularly in business and tourism districts.
Mr Sanga said the city administration should establish a transparent registration system for vendors and ensure permit holders are the actual operators of stalls.