webfact Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 BMA to give Khao San vendors footpath access from 6pm to midnight By THE NATION File photo: Khao San Road // The Nation Photo BANGKOK CITY Hall on Wednesday relaxed its former plan to completely ban vendors from the footpaths of Khao San Road, by now allowing them to sell their wares from 6pm until midnight. The decision to allow some vendors to remain on the footpaths was partly to promote tourism and stimulate the economy, Deputy Bangkok Governor Sakoltee Phattiyaku said on Wednesday. The new approach has been officially endorsed by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). The restriction of vendors was strongly opposed by the Khao San Vendors Association when the BMA first floated the idea in August. It insisted that the move would bring order to the area and clean up the road. Vendors, meanwhile, want to be allowed to start selling their wares from the morning. Several discussions were held between both sides for a compromise, but Sakoltee has refused to back down. The deputy governor also revealed a plan to beautify the 400-metre-long Khao San road and the footpaths, which he said would make space for more vendors. The Bt88-million plan was approved by the BMA earlier this month and should kick off soon to be completed within four months. Under the plan, the ground level will be adjusted to bring the footpath and road to the same height, Sakoltee said. The new landscape will be zoned to allow space for shop frontages, vendors’ booths and a one-way road. “If possible, the road could become a walking street for certain periods when the traffic is light,” he said. Once finished, the road and the surrounding landscape would become a Bangkok landmark and attract tourists from across the world, he said. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30356653 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-10-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samui Bodoh Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 A classic case of "fixing" something that wasn't broken. Will Khao San Road be "better" in the future? Not likely.. A friend of mine summed up the BMA's plan's succinctly; They want to create a space with the charm of an army base, but without the ambiance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Samui Bodoh said: They want to create a space with the charm of an army base, but without the ambiance... LOL... Thailand 4.0 rev 3.342b I wish these buggers had built an auto-update option into their 'plan'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 3 hours ago, webfact said: The decision to allow some vendors to remain on the footpaths was partly to promote tourism and stimulate the economy, Deputy Bangkok Governor Sakoltee Phattiyaku said on Wednesday. The jack boots stepping on the neck of the golden goose once again. God I miss Yingluck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 4 hours ago, webfact said: BANGKOK CITY Hall on Wednesday relaxed its former plan to completely ban vendors from the footpaths of Khao San Road, by now allowing them to sell their wares from 6pm until midnight. What happened to the 4pm agreement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doremifasol Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Would love to see a revamped, clean and colorful Khao San road with the addition of local/international artist stalls and street performers. No work permit needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timendres Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 "Oh Cr@p! We clearly screwed the pooch this time! How do we moon walk our way back out of this one?" "Sir, for a mere 88M baht, we can make it look like we have a clue." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzidenn Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 the message is really clear, nobody goes to khaosan anymore. its boring and dull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 10 hours ago, webfact said: Several discussions were held between both sides for a compromise, but Sakoltee has refused to back down. The deputy governor also revealed a plan to beautify the 400-metre-long Khao San road and the footpaths, which he said would make space for more vendors. Translated: We're planning to make Bangkok into Singapore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 you miss me yet ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullcave Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Who collects the rent money for them setting up shop on the public footpath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mduras01 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Khao San Vendors Association?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon537687643 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Should never be allowed to hijack roads and footpaths all day ! Be grateful they got 6 hours ! Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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