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BMA officials feel market heat
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/03/2018
» The panel looking into markets at Seri Villa housing estate in Prawet district has recommended disciplinary action be taken against senior City Hall officials for allowing the markets to operate illegally, officials said yesterday.
City officials blamed for illegal markets at Seri Villa
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/03/2018
» The Bangkok Council has found about 20 city officials were at fault in allowing markets to operate illegally at Seri Villa, where two angry aunties attacked a parked truck with an axe and a metal pole.
Stalling for vending time
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/03/2018
» The case of two women who used an axe and metal pole to smash a pickup truck that was blocking their driveway in Prawet district of Bangkok has led to five markets around the house being closed temporarily until a conclusion is reached on their ultimate fate.
Markets granted extension
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/03/2018
» The Seri Villa markets facing closure for city ordinance violations have been granted an extension.
Evicted vendors 'happy' at move
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/02/2018
» Most vendors affected by the closure of five markets in the Seri Villa housing estate project in Prawet district are happy with the new locations found for them by City Hall, according to Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang.
City traders eligible for BMA help
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/02/2018
» The 500 vendors at the five markets which allegedly operated illegally in the Seri Villa housing estate in Prawet district are to be treated as damaged parties eligible for compensation, according to a source at City Hall.
Markets won't be axed despite angry aunties, says governor
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/02/2018
» Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang assured vendors that they were welcome to resume trading at the Seri Villa estate, where two elderly residents attacked a pickup truck blocking their driveway, as long as the market operators comply with rules.
One giant leap for fire safety
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/02/2018
» Ever wonder what you would actually decide to do if stuck in a high-rise during a fire?
Survey finds most markets in Bangkok are illegal
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/02/2018
» More than half of the approximately 1,000 markets operating across Bangkok are running illegally, city governor Aswin Kwanmuang says, as authorities ramp up efforts to address the problem.
No more wet markets near axe aunts' house
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/02/2018
» Bangkok district authorities ordered the closure of all illegal markets within seven days - and prohibited raw foods at the remaining licensed markets - at the Seri Villa housing estate in Prawet district, where enraged residents attacked a truck blocking their driveway with an axe on Sunday.