Canal Behind Mahosot Hospital to be Redeveloped by Vientiane Capital

The Don Chan drainage canal behind Masot Hospital will be redeveloped and transformed into a clean and pleasant place by authorities in Vientiane Capital.

The Vientiane City Office for Management and Services (VCOMS) is working with authorities from Sisattanak District to rebuild the Don Chan drainage canal region.

According to Vientiane Mai, the Mayor of Vientiane Capital issued a notice on Saturday ordering the proprietors of unlicensed kiosks along the Don Chan drainage canal in Sisattanak District to quit the area.

Mr. Bounchan Keosythamma, the head of the Vientiane City Office for Management and Services, claimed that street vendor stalls and tiny huts along the Don Chan drainage canal behind the Mahosot Hospital had been dismantled.

Mr. Bounchan explained, "The stalls were removed so the space could be refurbished and a temporary motorbike parking lot for the Mahosot Hospital could be erected."

According to him, the Chinese government contributed money to the creation of Don Chan Park, which is located behind Mahosot along the drainage canal.

"However, over time, unregistered street sellers began to set up stalls and businesses in the neighborhood, starting with a few outlets and gradually increasing in number, giving the region the appearance of a slum," Mr. Bounchan explained.

Mr. Bounchan continued, "The street sellers have all complied with officials, and we haven't witnessed any conflicts."

Authorities were unable to say what kind of renovation will take place after the street vendors were removed and the property was cleared.

Credit Source: The Laotian Times

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