Bangkok: Pom Mahakan rallies public against imminent eviction Saturday

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Pom Mahakan rallies public against imminent eviction Saturday

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter -

 

More than 300 people live between the wall of Mahakan fort and Khlong Banglamphu, which the city declared eminent domain over in 1992 to build a park.

 

BANGKOK — A showdown is brewing for Saturday after neighborhood activists invited the public to come out in support of the historic Pom Mahakan community, which they believe City Hall will take steps to demolish.

 

After 24 years of fighting, dozens of discussions and delayed ultimatums, members of the community behind an old fort near Wat Saket and its supporters said Wednesday they are convinced the city will take action this weekend to finally begin forcible eviction.

 

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/bangkok/2016/09/01/pom-mahakan-rallies-public-imminent-eviction-saturday/

 

-- © Copyright Khaosod English 2016-09-01

[whatproblem]

I can't keep up with the fast pace of Thailand ,24 years a drop in the ocean 

[trogers]

Yes, Bangkokians should come out to support illegal squatting... 

[freebornjohn]

The newspaper article states that the residents have been living there for three generations. In the absence of any proof that this statement is incorrect it would seem to be ingenuous to accuse these people of illegal squatting. It appears to be a case of those who are unable to wield any great amount of power being trampled upon by those who have the power.  At the same time a government that claims to be committed to "bringing happiness to the people" seems to be  unwilling to become involved.  

 

Let the people stay, I say!