Bangkok asks public to stop food handouts on Ratchadamnoen to curb homeless gatherings
BANGKOK — Bangkok authorities have asked the public to stop distributing free food along Ratchadamnoen Klang Road, saying the practice has contributed to growing gatherings of homeless people following recent fights that raised public safety concerns. The measure took effect on Tuesday after officials from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), police and the Ministry of […] The post…
Bangkok authorities have requested the public to cease providing free food along Ratchadamnoen Klang Road due to concerns that it has contributed to the growing presence of homeless individuals in the area, leading to public safety issues. The directive, which went into effect on Tuesday, was issued after a joint inspection by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, police, and the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.
The authorities have designated the area as a surveillance zone, increasing patrols from 6 PM to the following morning, and will enforce the Public Cleanliness and Orderliness Act against violations. The city's goal is not to remove homeless people without support but to encourage them to utilize Baan Imjai, a shelter that offers accommodation, meals, and social services, and to channel food assistance through designated food banks to minimize gatherings and enhance safety for residents and visitors.
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