BMA prepares new venue for Red Cross Fair

BMA prepares new venue for Red Cross Fair

BANGKOK, 31 October 2018 (NNT) - The government's plan to relocate the Red Cross Fair from Amporn Gardens to Lumpini Park, Bangkok, has prompted the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to draft strict regulations to prevent the green area from being damaged by thousands of people expected to attend the event. 

It will be the first time the multi-functional public park plays host to this annual event, which has been held in Amporn Gardens near the Royal Plaza since 1957. 

The Director of the BMA's Environment Department, Chatree Wattanakhajorn, said on Tueday that while welcoming the planned 10-day fair, organized by the Thai Red Cross Society in the park, the BMA wants to ensure all activities during the period are conducted in an orderly manner. 

All regulations, ranging from a to-do list to opening hours and ticket prices, were discussed Monday at a meeting chaired by the Bangkok Governor, Pol. Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang. 

Mr. Chatri said all people will be free to visit stalls and enjoy entertainment events. 

He said the opening hours will be rigidly enforced. After the park closes, stall holders will be given until midnight to clear away their stalls. The park must be clean for people who regularly use it for exercising in the mornings. 

Officials will also work with volunteers who are Chulalongkorn University's alumni to educate stall holders and other people to separate garbage for recycling. Bins will be in 30 locations across seven zones at the fair.

 

-- nnt 2018-10-31