Police investigate sidewalk-blocking vendor, find sympathetic reason

Khaosod•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

A viral story of police officers showing empathy towards an elderly basket vendor who was blocking a sidewalk due to exhaustion captures public attention.

•Police officers responded to a citizen's complaint about a basket vendor obstructing a sidewalk.
•Upon inquiring, officers learned the vendor was resting due to fatigue.
•The officers assisted the vendor in moving his goods and the interaction garnered widespread online sympathy.
•The vendor's usual selling locations were identified as near Kanchanaphisek Road, Bang Phae District Office, and also reported on Phet Kasem and Kanlapaphruek roads.

Overview

•Police officers responded to a citizen's report concerning a basket vendor blocking a sidewalk.
•The vendor explained that he was resting due to fatigue, causing the baskets to obstruct the walkway.
•Police officers helped the vendor move his goods to a less obstructive location.
•The incident went viral online, with many netizens expressing sympathy for the vendor's difficult work.
•A citizen reported the vendor for obstructing the pedestrian path, leading to the police inquiry.
•The vendor was described as selling woven goods and appeared to be working in the evening or at night.
•The vendor was reportedly selling near Kanchanaphisek Road, slightly past the Bang Phae District Office, on the side heading towards Rama 2.
•Some individuals reported seeing the vendor on Phet Kasem Road and Kanlapaphruek Road.

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Key Quotes

Vendor

"I was tired, so I asked to rest for a bit."

พอดีลุงเหนื่อยเลยขอนั่งพัก

Police Officer

"Then let me help you move your things aside. Someone complained."

งั้นเดี๋ยวผมช่วยลุงยกของแอบๆก่อนนะครับ พอดีมีคนร้องเรียน

Key Entities

Organization

Police(ตร.)

The law enforcement agency that responded to a complaint.

Jor.Mos Warns Only, Does Not Arrest (Page)(จร.มอสเตือนอย่างเดียว ไม่จับ)

A social media page that shared the incident.

Place

Bang Phae District Office(สำนักงานเขตบางแค)

A geographical landmark used to orient a vendor's location.