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True; many/most street food vendors are allowed to be present in Bangkok because of an unwritten understanding with authorities. Eventually when the government
by jfoster 10y ago
True; many/most street food vendors are allowed to be present in Bangkok because of an unwritten understanding with authorities. Eventually when the government wants to claim the space for a clearer sidewalk or building development, they set a date by which the vendors in that area need to move on.
- newmanships 10y agoThis just happened last month in one of the more famous areas in Thailand: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/2016/10/03/sukhumvit-street-vendors-ordered-off-road-tonight-will-business-usual/ http://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/2016/10/03/sukhumvit-stre... I'm not sure if they are back to business as usual or still gone however.
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