Riverside Assembly boycotts 1st public hearing on Chao Phraya promenade project

 

©Chao Phraya riverside promenade project

 

The Riverside Assembly, an organization of 35 groups opposing the Chao Phraya riverside promenade project, boycotted a public hearing held yesterday (Tuesday) at the second City Hall office by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, promoter of the controversial scheme.

 

The first public hearing, chaired by Bangkok Deputy Governor Sakchai Boonma, was attended by representatives of the BMA’s Public Works Office, Fine Arts and Marine departments and other state organizations. No representatives from the Riverside Assembly attended the session, which was intended to resolve the five-year conflict between BMA and opponents of the project.

 

The assembly disagrees with any construction that will encroach into the river and demands that any development of riverside areas must ensure that people have access to the river and must benefit the public and preserve the areas.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/riverside-assembly-boycotts-1st-public-hearing-on-chao-phraya-promenade-project/

 

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