Deputy Governor Checks Chatuchak, Bang Sue; Vendors Cooperate on Stall Upgrades

Matichon•General•21d ago

Reader Briefing

Bangkok's Deputy Governor oversees stall organization efforts in Chatuchak and Bang Sue districts, receiving positive feedback on vendor compliance.

•Bangkok Deputy Governor Mr. Chakkaphan Phiwngam inspected street vendor areas in Chatuchak and Bang Sue districts.
•The inspection focused on ensuring vendors adhere to regulations regarding stall size, placement, and cleanliness.
•Vendors in both districts largely demonstrated cooperation with the new guidelines for organized trading spaces.

Overview

•On May 9, Mr. Chakkaphan Phiwngam, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, inspected trading areas in Chatuchak and Bang Sue districts, covering four specific locations.
•A previous inspection in March 2026 revealed vendors exceeding designated lines and placing tables and chairs outside their areas in Chatuchak.
•Consequently, the City Department of Public Works coordinated with Chatuchak District to instruct vendors on compliance, including reducing stall sizes and maintaining organization.
•Another inspection in February 2026 highlighted issues in Bang Sue, with some shops extending beyond building lines and stalls being scattered.
•The City Department of Public Works collaborated with Bang Sue District to verify vendor lists and ensure compliance, including single-stall ownership and proper placement.
•Mr. Chakkaphan Phiwngam expressed satisfaction with vendor cooperation during the current inspection, emphasizing continued adherence to directives.
•The article references the cancellation of several trading areas in Chatuchak (2024-2025) and Bang Sue (2024-2025) as part of ongoing organization efforts.
•The overarching goal of these initiatives is to develop trading areas to be more orderly, clean, safe, and hygienic, elevating them to a higher standard.

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Key Quotes

Mr. Chakkaphan Phiwngam

"'Following up on the organization of trading areas today, it was found that vendors are continuously cooperating and complying with the recommendations.'"

‘จากการติดตามการจัดระเบียบพื้นที่ทำการค้าในวันนี้ พบว่าผู้ค้าให้ความร่วมมือปฏิบัติตามคำแนะนำอย่างต่อเนื่อง’

Mr. Chakkaphan Phiwngam

"'The organization of trading areas is about developing the space to be more orderly and tidy.'"

‘การจัดระเบียบพื้นที่ทำการค้า เป็นการพัฒนาพื้นที่ให้มีความเป็นระเบียบเรียบร้อยมากยิ่งขึ้น’

Key Entities

Person

Mr. Chakkaphan Phiwngam(นายจักกพันธุ์ ผิวงาม)

Deputy Governor of Bangkok overseeing the organization of street trading areas.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The administrative region where the street vendor organization efforts are taking place.

Chatuchak District(เขตจตุจักร)

A district in Bangkok where street vendor organization was inspected and previous issues were identified.

Bang Sue District(เขตบางซื่อ)

A district in Bangkok where street vendor organization was inspected, with previous findings of scattered stalls and extensions beyond building lines.

Kamphaeng Phet 3 Road(ถนนกำแพงเพชร 3)

A street in Chatuchak District where a significant number of vendors operate and were subject to inspection.

Jatujak Aquarium Market, Kamphaeng Phet 4 Road(ตลาดปลาสวยงาม ถนนกำแพงเพชร 4)

A specific trading area within Chatuchak District with 40 vendors.

Krung Thep-Nonthaburi Road(ถนนกรุงเทพ-นนทบุรี)

A road in Bang Sue District where multiple inspection points for street vendors are located.

Bang Son Market(ตลาดบางซ่อน)

A market in Bang Sue District where vendors were encouraged to relocate and organize.

Manee Phiman Market(ตลาดมณีพิมาน)

A market in Bang Sue District, also identified as a trading area on Krung Thep-Nonthaburi Road.

Khao Lam Alley (Chan Kasem Community)(ตรอกข้าวหลาม (ชุมชนจันทร์เกษม))

A community area in Bang Sue District being considered as a community market.

Organization

City Department of Public Works(สำนักเทศกิจ)

The department coordinating with districts to enforce regulations and organize street vending areas.

Timeline

2024(ปี 2024)

The year during which certain trading areas in Chatuchak and Bang Sue Districts were cancelled.

2025(ปี 2025)

The year during which additional trading areas in Chatuchak and Bang Sue Districts were cancelled.

March 2026(มีนาคม 2026)

The month and year of a previous inspection in Chatuchak that identified non-compliance issues.

February 2026(กุมภาพันธ์ 2026)

The month and year of a previous inspection in Bang Sue that revealed violations by some vendors.