Homeless People have the Right to Mourn too, Says Activist

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Homeless People have the Right to Mourn too, Says Activist

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Homeless, many have no ID card will not be allowed inside Sanam Luang during public mourning period.

 

BANGKOK — As homeless people were being evicted from Sanam Luang, the center of mourning for the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a veteran activist assisting homeless people urged the government and the general public to rethink, be more understanding and not exclude them from the area.

 

The plea came as the Social Welfare Ministry and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration removed homeless people Thursday night from Sanam Luang. Entering the inside of Sanam Luang is also now subjected to one being in possession of a valid ID card or passport.

 

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