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Chatuchak Market Vendors Plead for Governor Chadchart's Assistance

Chatuchak Market Vendors Plead for Governor Chadchart's Assistance

Khaosod•Society•57m ago

Reader Briefing

Vendors at Chatuchak Market have requested urgent economic stimulus and marketing support from Governor Chadchart and the BMA.

  • •Thousands of vendors at Chatuchak Market are struggling due to a stagnant economy.
  • •The Drama-addict page shared complaints from vendors regarding a lack of tourism support.
  • •Vendors are calling for a short-term remedy and economic stimulus plan from the BMA.
  • •The BMA continues to collect rent and fees from the vendors.

Overview

  • •Thousands of vendors at Chatuchak Market are facing financial hardship due to a stagnant economy.
  • •The Drama-addict page shared posts from Chatuchak Market vendors pleading for help from Governor Chadchart.
  • •Chatuchak Market vendors claim there is a lack of marketing and tourism support from the BMA.
  • •Chatuchak Market vendors argue that as long as the BMA collects rent and fees, the BMA has a legal duty to maintain and promote commerce.
  • •Chatuchak Market vendors believe the BMA is remaining idle regarding the landmark's management while a contract is still in place.
  • •Chatuchak Market vendors are requesting an urgent short-term remedy and economic stimulus plan from the BMA.

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Key Quotes

Chatuchak Market Vendor
"Chatuchak Market is currently very quiet, with no marketing or tourism support from the BMA at all."
ตลาดนัดจตุจักรตอนนี้เงียบเหงามาก ไร้การสนับสนุนการตลาดและการท่องเที่ยวจาก กทม. เลย
Chatuchak Market Vendor
"The BMA cannot simply remain idle and abandon a world-class soft power landmark like this."
กทม. จะปล่อยเกียร์ว่างทิ้งขว้างแลนด์มาร์กซอฟต์พาวเวอร์ระดับโลกแบบนี้ไม่ได้

Key Entities

Person

Chadchart(ชัชชาติ)ℹ️
The Governor of Bangkok whom Chatuchak Market vendors are pleading for help.

Place

Chatuchak Market(ตลาดนัดจตุจักร)
The largest market in Bangkok described as a world-class soft power landmark.

Organization

BMA(กทม.)
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration responsible for collecting rent and fees from Chatuchak Market vendors.
Drama-addict
A social media page that shared the complaints of Chatuchak Market vendors.
State Railway of Thailand(การรถไฟฯ)ℹ️
The entity to which the BMA will eventually return the land area.

Law

BMA Market Office Establishment Law(กฎหมายจัดตั้งสำนักงานตลาด กทม.)
The law cited by vendors regarding the BMA's duty to maintain and promote commerce.