Bangkok market owner removes unauthorised luggage fair sign - video

[snoop1130]

 

A market owner in Bangkok has taken matters into her own hands after discovering an unauthorised sign for a luggage fair had been placed at the entrance to her market. This unexpected use of the space, without the owner’s consent, led to immediate action.

 

Yesterday, November 4, a TikTok video posted by user @mamizz8 captured the moment a woman, identified as Eid, the owner of the Kruwee Market on Rama III Road in Bang Phong Phang, Bang Kho Laem, was seen cutting down a large advertisement banner. The sign, which was promoting a luggage fair, had been set up on the pavement leading into her market.

 

The market’s entrance had been transformed into a makeshift parking area for the event, which had reached full capacity. However, it seems the event organisers had not sought permission from Eid, resulting in her frustrated response.

 

The video quickly went viral, with many online commentators supporting Eid’s actions, stating that the organisers had chosen the wrong person to cross.

 

Eid, known in the community for her assertiveness, did not hesitate to remove the obstruction that had been placed without any prior agreement. While some people questioned whether her actions constituted property damage, others defended her by pointing out that placing signs on footpaths is generally prohibited, except during election campaigning periods.

 

One social media user remarked, “Putting up signs on the pavement is illegal in all cases without exception, except during election campaigns. She did the right thing because the sign obstructed the view of people waiting for public transport.”

 

The incident sparked a debate among netizens, with opinions divided over the legality and appropriateness of both the sign placement and Eid’s reaction. While Eid’s decisive action was praised by some, others pondered if cutting down the sign could lead to legal consequences, reported KhaoSod.

 

It is not known whether the police will take action against either party as the story hit social media platforms.

 

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-11-05

 

 

[BangkokReady]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

illegal in all cases without exception, except during election campaigns

 

🤦‍♂️

[john donson]

market owner thinks they own the pavement and road also?

[madone]

And, in other news, there is no news

[PETERTHEEATER]

Users of social media should stick to distributing images of their lunch which is marginally more exiting than the redistribution of signs.

[Kerryd]

Wow ! Such riveting news !

I'm waiting with baited breath to find out what the outcome of this amazing news will be ! Surely a movie must be in the works as well ? A 6 part mini-series perhaps ? 

It does highlight how easily a lame, meaningless "news" story that affects maybe a dozen people can be spread over social media and become "international" in just a few hours thanks to social media and the internet.

Without which - no one would have heard of this story - or cared about it in the least.