Photo courtesy of The Phuket News

 

Efforts to remove illegal roadside signs throughout the Mai Khao area have been ramped up, following orders given by Sarawut Srisakukham, the Chief of the Mai Khao Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor). As part of the ongoing crackdown, officials have been tasked with identifying and dismantling any unauthorised signage, to help maintain order and cleanliness in the region.

 

The campaign commenced earlier this week, with officers successfully taking down various illegally placed advertisements, including signs promoting a seafood restaurant, a local pub, a cannabis café in Phang Nga, and a housing project in Phuket. Interestingly, some of these unauthorised signs were located just a few metres away from lawful campaign posters for local election candidates, which remained untouched.

 

In an online post, Mai Khao OrBorTor clarified the reasons for the removal of the offending signs, citing that they had been unlawfully installed without the necessary permits issued by the organisation. In Thailand, the placement of such signage is regulated under the Cleanliness and Orderliness of the Country Act 1992 and the Public Health Act 1992. Authorities are urging individuals to ensure they obtain the proper permissions before erecting any signs, thus helping to maintain a safe, organised, and visually appealing environment within the community.

 

The decision to remove the illegal signs demonstrates the continued commitment of Mai Khao officials towards preserving the region’s cleanliness and adhering to established regulations. Furthermore, this proactive approach in ensuring that all signs comply with existing legislation sends a clear message: those seeking to bypass official channels will not be tolerated.

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/mai-khao-authorities-in-phuket-enforce-removal-of-illegally-posted-signs

 

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I just hope that on 15th May, ALL placards of election candidates will be removed nationwide.

I saw a 100m stretch with SIX of the same guy recently. 

Apply it to ALL placards advertising loans etc as well.

Make the countryside nice again.

A Municipal sign in Thai language stating that illegal signs were not permitted was also torn up and removed.