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Wheelchair rally to file class-action lawsuit over BTS accessibility in court

By  Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter

 

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Disabled commuters and rights activists rally along Ratchada Road in Bangkok on their way to the Civil Court on Friday to file a class-action lawsuit against the city.

 

BANGKOK — Some had no legs and propelled themselves along. Some were paralyzed and pushed by companions. A few zipped along under electric power.

 

All shared a purpose Friday morning when, by the dozens, wheelchair-bound citizens converged on the Civil Court on Ratchada Road to file a class-action lawsuit one year after it failed satisfy a court order to make its popular commuter rail service accessible.

 

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/courts/2017/01/20/wheelchair-rally-files-class-action-suit-bts-accessibility/

 
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