Money Approved to Move Canal Families as City Threatens Deal
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Homes encroach into Khlong Lat Phrao in a January file photo.

BANGKOK — A deal to relocate thousands of residents living along canals facing redevelopment remains in jeopardy despite funds being set aside yesterday to make it happen.

The cabinet yesterday approved 4.1 billion baht to support the relocation of 11,004 households along khlongs Lat Phrao and Prem Prachakon, including 80,000 baht compensation for each affected family, according to a government spokesman.

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including 80,000 baht compensation for each affected family

No wonders they wouldn't agree to move... With 80,000 thb where they could afford to live?

Each home to get 80.000 baht WOW somebody forgot they live in Bangkok not deapest Issan.

including 80,000 baht compensation for each affected family

No wonders they wouldn't agree to move... With 80,000 thb where they could afford to live?

"... relocated some distance away into uniform housing to be erected by the city. "

Since the families agreed to this deal I expect the government housing will be rent-free. The Bt80,000 would be compensation for helping with the move.