Ayutthaya Removes 'Reserved' Spray Paint from Sidewalks, Warns of Fines

Matichon•Society•24d ago

Reader Briefing

Ayutthaya authorities are cleaning spray-painted 'reserved' markings from sidewalks and warning against defacement of public spaces.

•Ayutthaya officials are removing spray-painted markings from sidewalks that were apparently used to reserve space for Songkran festivities.
•The markings, which stretched over 300 meters along Uthong Road, were deemed inappropriate for a World Heritage city.
•Officials used solvents to clean the paint and warned that such actions are a violation of public order laws, carrying fines up to 5,000 Baht.

Overview

•Spray paint markings of "Reserved" and arrows were found on over 300 meters of sidewalk along Uthong Road, near Wat Na Phra Men Ratcha Worawihan.
•The markings were reported by the public and widely criticized for being inappropriate for the World Heritage city of Ayutthaya.
•On March 20, Deputy Mayor P.O.A. Suwat Sappakosol led over 10 officials from the Public Health and Environment Department and Engineering Department to clean the affected sidewalks.
•Officials used equipment and cleaning substances like thinner to remove the difficult-to-wash paint.
•P.O.A. Suwat Sappakosol stated that such actions are inappropriate, especially in a World Heritage city, urging citizens to help maintain cleanliness and respect rules.
•P.O.A. Suwat Sappakosol warned the public against spray-painting or writing on public surfaces, citing violations of the Cleanliness and Orderliness of the Country Act and the Highway Act.
•Violators of the law against defacing public property face fines of up to 5,000 Baht.
•The Ayutthaya City Municipality requested public cooperation to report any similar incidents to help maintain the city's cleanliness and improve its image for tourists.

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Key Quotes

P.O.A. Suwat Sappakosol

"Such actions are inappropriate, especially in a World Heritage city. We should help maintain cleanliness and respect the rules of the land."

การกระทำลักษณะดังกล่าวไม่เหมาะสม โดยเฉพาะในพื้นที่ที่เป็นเมืองมรดกโลก ควรช่วยกันรักษาความสะอาดและเคารพกฎระเบียบของบ้านเมือง

P.O.A. Suwat Sappakosol

"The Ayutthaya City Municipality therefore asks for public cooperation. If you witness such actions, you can report them to the municipality immediately."

เทศบาลนครพระนครศรีอยุธยา จึงขอความร่วมมือประชาชน หากพบเห็นการกระทำลักษณะดังกล่าว สามารถแจ้งมายังเทศบาลได้ทันที

Key Entities

Place

Ayutthaya(อยุธยา)ℹ️

The historic city where spray-painted markings were found on sidewalks.

Uthong Road(ถนนอู่ทอง)

The road in Ayutthaya where spray-painted markings were found on sidewalks.

Wat Na Phra Men Ratcha Worawihan(วัดหน้าพระเมรุราชิการาม)

A temple in Ayutthaya located near the area where sidewalks were defaced.

Organization

Ayutthaya City Municipality(เทศบาลนครพระนครศรีอยุธยา)

The municipal authority responsible for cleaning the sidewalks and enforcing public order laws.

Person

P.O.A. Suwat Sappakosol(พ.อ.อ.สุวัฒน์ สรรพโกศลกุล)

The Deputy Mayor of Ayutthaya City Municipality who led the cleanup operation and issued warnings.

Law

Cleanliness and Orderliness of the Country Act(พระราชบัญญัติรักษาความสะอาดและความเป็นระเบียบเรียบร้อยของบ้านเมือง)

The law under which defacing public property is a punishable offense.

Highway Act(พระราชบัญญัติทางหลวง)

A law that prohibits the defacement of public surfaces, including sidewalks.