webfact Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Cabinet okays draft law on appearance of buildings on Rattanakosin Island By The Nation A Cabinet meeting last week has approved the draft law on houses and shops around Rattanakosin Island, including making cream the standard colour and tone of buildings in the area. The draft law further prescribes roofs to be dark grey; they must not use reflective or glossy material; and, the fronts of the buildings must not have awnings, air-conditioners or any antennas. The essential point of the draft is to specify the prohibited areas for construction or modification of certain types of buildings in the following areas in Bangkok: Areas near Grand Palace, Chanasongkram, Talat Yot subdistrict, San Chao Pho Suea, Bowon Niwet, Sao Chingcha, Ratchabophit, Samran Rat, Wang Burapha Phirom, Ban Phan Thom, Wat Sam Phraya, Bang Khun Phrom, Phra Nakhon, Samphanthawong, Chakkrawisak, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Wat Sommanat, Ban Bat, Khlong Mahanak, Wat Thepsirin, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangyeekan, Bangplad, Arunamarin, Siriraj, Bangkok Noi, War Arun, Bangkok Yai, Wat Kalaya subdistrict, Thon Buri and Somdet Chaopraya, and Khlong San. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30378691 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-11-25 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Prairieboy Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: A Cabinet meeting last week has approved the draft law on houses and shops around Rattanakosin Island, including making cream the standard colour and tone of buildings in the area. This is akin to prescribing uniforms for government officials and school children. 3 hours ago, webfact said: The draft law further prescribes roofs to be dark grey; they must not use reflective or glossy material; and, the fronts of the buildings must not have awnings, air-conditioners or any antennas. No individuality allowed. A nation of sheep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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