Bangkok launches initiative to improve homeless facilities

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Striving to enhance the overall aesthetics of Ratchadamnoen Avenue, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing to consolidate facilities for the homeless residing in the area. This move follows a recent report from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, which conveys a significant improvement in the homeless situation, predicting a drop in numbers from 1,600 to about 1,400 this year.

 

Nevertheless, a point of concern remains over the state of Ratchadamnoen Avenue, particularly in light of recent viral photographs showcasing homeless individuals making their abode in front of derelict structures on Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue, in close proximity to Satriwithaya School. The avenue has reputedly become a draw for the homeless due to regular offerings of cash and foodstuffs by night time benefactors.

 

“One of the main solutions is to limit the drop-in locations to one under the Phra Pinklao Bridge and the another in Sake Alley on Assadang Road,” explained Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, adding that this aims to not only make Ratchadamnoen clean but also set the registration procedures for the homeless people in the future.

 

by Mitch Connor

Photo by Mark Chan on Unsplash

 

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[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

which conveys a significant improvement in the homeless situation, predicting a drop in numbers from 1,600 to about 1,400 this year.

Significant?