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Pathum Thani residents demand removal of fuel kiosk

Pathum Thani residents demand removal of fuel kiosk

Matichon•Society•18m ago

Reader Briefing

A Khlong Luang municipal council member agreed to move a coin-operated gasoline kiosk from a community area following resident complaints over safety risks.

  • •Residents of the White House community in Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, complained about a coin-operated gasoline kiosk located near a high-voltage power pole and underground gas pipeline.
  • •The Khlong Luang Municipality found that the kiosk installation had not been properly permitted by the municipality.
  • •The owner of the kiosk, Kittichet Chanaphai, agreed to relocate the kiosk by September 20, 2026.
  • •A public hearing was held on September 2, 2026, to address the community's concerns.

Overview

  • •Residents of the White House community in Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, expressed concern that a coin-operated gasoline kiosk was installed near a high-voltage power pole and an underground gas pipeline.
  • •Residents stated that the installation site has experienced electrical shorts, transformer explosions, and fires more than 5 times.
  • •Residents submitted a complaint letter via Rattana Dispho on July 27, 2026, requesting the Khlong Luang Municipality to investigate the installation.
  • •The Khlong Luang Municipality verified that no proper permit had been requested for the gasoline kiosk installation.
  • •The Khlong Luang Municipality Engineering Division, led by Theeratat Chamchaelem, organized a public hearing on September 2, 2026.
  • •Kittichet Chanaphai, the kiosk owner and a member of the Khlong Luang Municipal Council, agreed to move the kiosk after hearing the community's opinions.
  • •Kittichet Chanaphai requested 5 days to clear remaining fuel and committed to completing the relocation by September 20, 2026.
  • •An agreement was reached that any future installation of fuel kiosks must involve prior consultation and opinions from the community.

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Key Entities

Organization

Khlong Luang Municipality(เทศบาลเมืองคลองหลวง)
The local government authority responsible for investigating the fuel kiosk installation and organizing the public hearing.

Person

Theeratat Chamchaelem(ธีราทัต ฉ่ำแฉล้ม)
The Director of the Engineering Division of Khlong Luang Municipality who led the public hearing.
Rattana Dispho(รัฐตะ ดิศโพธิ์)
Former advisor to the House of Representatives' committee on land, natural resources and environment, and former advisor to the chairman of the committee on anti-money laundering and narcotics.
Kittichet Chanaphai(กิตติเชษฐ์ ชนะภัย)
A member of the Khlong Luang Municipal Council for District 1 and the owner of the gasoline kiosk.
Jamrat Jarukittikunchai(จำรัส จารุกิตติคุณชัย)
A resident of Soi Khlong Luang 17 whose home is adjacent to the power pole where fires frequently occurred.

Place

White House Community(ชุมชนปากทางไวท์เฮ้าส์)
The residential area in Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, where the disputed gasoline kiosk was installed.
Pathum Thani(ปทุมธานี)ℹ️
The province where the events took place.
Khlong Luang(คลองหลวง)ℹ️
The district and sub-district in Pathum Thani where the community is located.