webfact Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Efforts to reorganize pavement areas in Bangkok continueBANGKOK, 14 July 2014, (NNT) - Vendors in Klong Lord have complied with the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO)’s recent policy to reorganize sidewalks in the capital, by refraining from setting stalls in the prohibited areas. However, the new codes have been ignored by street sellers around the Jatujak weekend market.Vendors in the Jatujak weekend market’s vicinity reportedly continue setting their stalls on the footpaths in the area, forcing pedestrians to walk on the road, despite the NCPO's order.According to reports, the majority of the pedestrians agree with the NCPO’s policies to reorganize the pavement areas, returning the walkways to the residents. They said vendors should operate in allocated areas only and pavement should only be used by pedestrians.Meanwhile, only one authorized street vendor can be seen in Klong Lord, the area behind the Supreme Court on Ratchadamnoen Road, after the NCPO’s policy has been implemented.The locals said the new regulations have created a better environment for all. However, officials should find some areas nearby for vendors to set up their stalls as the areas set aside at present are too far.Currently, vendors from Klong Lord are allowed to set up their stalls at Jatujak 2 and Sanam Luang 2, the areas in front of Bon Marche and Ratchaburana markets.-- NNT 2014-07-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96tehtarp Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 "Vendors... continue setting their stalls on the footpaths in the area, forcing pedestrians to walk on the road," I'll be glad to see an end to this practice. ... and at the same time, somehow it will be sad to see it ended. I'll miss all that chaos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MYKTHEMIN Posted July 14, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2014 When the stalls have gone the local halfwits will just park their cars and bikes on them so no improvement at all, just selfish ignorant people. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post seajae Posted July 14, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2014 again it seems that the police are still not doing anything physical to make them obey the laws, maybe it has been too hot for the poor buggers in brown to actually go outside the airconditioned offices. All it takes is the police telling them they are not allowed to set up there anymore and to start issuing fines, the sellers would get the idea very quickly but that would require a little physical work, something foreign to the police....... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I can't see this happening , you are trying to change a habit of hundreds of years , it will last about 1 month then back to normal chaos, like all the other so called clamp downs hovering over BKK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) Duplicate Edited July 14, 2014 by Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I think there are more important issues to resolve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangFerang Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 A point of languge. The headline says "reorganize". Um, that implies that at one time (here in BKK sometime around 1873, if at all) there was some organization. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkup Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Soon they'll make their way into the bars and remove the reason why everyone moved to Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 All those roadside sellers are the black economy of Thailand, there are millions of them out there making well above the minimum wage and doesn't one baht in tax, I'm thinking if they could collect tax out of those vendors they give the rice farmers more money and perhaps buy a submarine or 2..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurentbkk Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 will it be the same with the street vendors on sukhumvit from nana to soi 19 ??????? you can't hardly walk anymore . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis7 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 This won't change anything , maybe just for a month and than back to square one, too many people involved here on this business. From police to politicians to local gangs, all get a regular cut and they are in the business for last few decades, it won't be that easy. I'm sure the city would look great and people can really walk on footpath rather forced to walk on the street cause if these vendors but like I said " soon they will be back to square one" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I'm thinking if they could collect tax out of those vendors they give the rice farmers more money and perhaps buy a submarine or 2..... If they didn't pay a tax to someone, how do you think they dole out the good spots without using guns and knives every day? The vendors pay a tax. It just doesn't go into the state coffers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 All these band aids whether getting the vendors off sidewalks, getting tough on traffic, motor taxi mafia etc etc are just treating the symptoms but not addressing the cause. Nice as it gives the people some feel good moments but as soon as the junta release grib, all the woes will return. Police force is simply under-paid and are easy targets for bribes.Reason why Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan polceman are unbrideable as they are paid highest in the world. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Globeman Posted July 14, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2014 I think there are more important issues to resolve? Yes, there are... and these guys are going after scores of them all at once - have you not noticed? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I know this is a bit off topic, but I will believe the General is serious when he realises that Thailand is a lot more than Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya, and gets the army and police moved upcountry and does something to stop the dreadful road fatalities, starting with getting unlicenced drivers off the road along with confiscating the motorcycles of parents who give their keys to their ten year old kids. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 its gotten to bad now despite a few being ok .too many blockages to walk the pavement without tripping over some debris .like cables, cylinders of gas ,,rubbish etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Soon they'll make their way into the bars and remove the reason why everyone moved to Thailand. remove the skanks with tatts you mean ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Soon they'll make their way into the bars and remove the reason why everyone moved to Thailand. I doubt many moved here because the beer tasted better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 All these "crackdowns" are all well and good, as long as they last, but I can't help but wonder what would happen if the Junta really cracked down on one of Thailand's biggest and most well known "illegal" activities of prostitution? Rioting in the streets perhaps? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg1666 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 All these band aids whether getting the vendors off sidewalks, getting tough on traffic, motor taxi mafia etc etc are just treating the symptoms but not addressing the cause. Nice as it gives the people some feel good moments but as soon as the junta release grib, all the woes will return. Police force is simply under-paid and are easy targets for bribes.Reason why Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan polceman are unbrideable as they are paid highest in the world. I lived in Japan for almost 15 years. I can categorically state Japanese police are some of the MOST corrupt police I have ever had the misfortune to come across, despite being some of the most highly paid in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rametindallas Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Soon they'll make their way into the bars and remove the reason why everyone moved to Thailand. Heaven forfend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rametindallas Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I'm thinking if they could collect tax out of those vendors they give the rice farmers more money and perhaps buy a submarine or 2..... If they didn't pay a tax to someone, how do you think they dole out the good spots without using guns and knives every day? The vendors pay a tax. It just doesn't go into the state coffers. The same with the sex shops and gambling dens, et alia. If a business can't pay taxes (because that business if illegal) then they pay the police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongteesood Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 All these band aids whether getting the vendors off sidewalks, getting tough on traffic, motor taxi mafia etc etc are just treating the symptoms but not addressing the cause. Nice as it gives the people some feel good moments but as soon as the junta release grib, all the woes will return. Police force is simply under-paid and are easy targets for bribes.Reason why Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan polceman are unbrideable as they are paid highest in the world. Crazy Eric can never say anything good about those who are not red, you are so negative about everything these days. Boo hoo. Let's enjoy the common sense and order as long as it lasts, let's hope for the best and that this is the start of something good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 All these band aids whether getting the vendors off sidewalks, getting tough on traffic, motor taxi mafia etc etc are just treating the symptoms but not addressing the cause. Nice as it gives the people some feel good moments but as soon as the junta release grib, all the woes will return. Police force is simply under-paid and are easy targets for bribes.Reason why Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan polceman are unbrideable as they are paid highest in the world. Crazy Eric can never say anything good about those who are not red, you are so negative about everything these days. Boo hoo. Let's enjoy the common sense and order as long as it lasts, let's hope for the best and that this is the start of something good. Now, now, don't be hasty, my dear 'too crazy'. Eric just wants to tell us that he's really in favour of the NCPO NOT releasing it's grip any time soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 All these band aids whether getting the vendors off sidewalks, getting tough on traffic, motor taxi mafia etc etc are just treating the symptoms but not addressing the cause. Nice as it gives the people some feel good moments but as soon as the junta release grib, all the woes will return. Police force is simply under-paid and are easy targets for bribes.Reason why Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan polceman are unbrideable as they are paid highest in the world. Crazy Eric can never say anything good about those who are not red, you are so negative about everything these days. Boo hoo. Let's enjoy the common sense and order as long as it lasts, let's hope for the best and that this is the start of something good. Perhaps my reasoning is not meant for simple minded people who can't grasp the concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 All these band aids whether getting the vendors off sidewalks, getting tough on traffic, motor taxi mafia etc etc are just treating the symptoms but not addressing the cause. Nice as it gives the people some feel good moments but as soon as the junta release grib, all the woes will return. Police force is simply under-paid and are easy targets for bribes.Reason why Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan polceman are unbrideable as they are paid highest in the world. Crazy Eric can never say anything good about those who are not red, you are so negative about everything these days. Boo hoo. Let's enjoy the common sense and order as long as it lasts, let's hope for the best and that this is the start of something good. Now, now, don't be hasty, my dear 'too crazy'. Eric just wants to tell us that he's really in favour of the NCPO NOT releasing it's grip any time soon Dear friend, at least you do understand me. Yes, the woes must be continously "gripped" but not necessary by the junta. Tough efforts must be continue even after the junta depart. That's part of the cause that need to be addressed besides re-structuring the wages. The junta should take this opportunity when they have everyone attention to re-write rules and policies with enough deterrents on offenders so that all these woes will not appear again. Is that so crazy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginjag Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) All these band aids whether getting the vendors off sidewalks, getting tough on traffic, motor taxi mafia etc etc are just treating the symptoms but not addressing the cause. Nice as it gives the people some feel good moments but as soon as the junta release grib, all the woes will return. Police force is simply under-paid and are easy targets for bribes.Reason why Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan polceman are unbrideable as they are paid highest in the world. Crazy Eric can never say anything good about those who are not red, you are so negative about everything these days. Boo hoo. Let's enjoy the common sense and order as long as it lasts, let's hope for the best and that this is the start of something good. Perhaps my reasoning is not meant for simple minded people who can't grasp the concept. Nurses are underpaid, do they resort to (backhander money) giving better treatment to the sick ??? Why are you knocking the army ??? 6 weeks into the clean up job and you are relentless, again I add I never saw you knocking the 3 years of inaction when PTP were on the scene. You just do not come across as being a fair minded person. Who on earth gave you a pro PTP stance, and a anti protest/army rhetoric. " Where is your simple minded reasoning"---this is a Quote by you. Do you honestly think that paying the police a bigger wage will stop what they are doing ??? it is in built with their so called franchise they run. Money is not the key here, when a young man has to be connected to get in the force, OR he has to pay 1-or 200,000 to join. Why would he have to do that ??? after all this force was until recently headed by the Thaksin clan, this is why it is run this way. As with all persons in responsible jobs, very heavy fines/sentences should be dealt out to offenders. These street venders should have designated areas to trade, and pay a fee to the local authorities. NOT the police. Edited July 15, 2014 by ginjag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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