Residents demand removal of fuel dispenser over gas pipeline

Khaosod•Society•4d ago

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A fuel dispenser operator agreed to relocate a coin-operated machine from a high-risk area in Khlong Luang after a public hearing.

•Residents of the White House community complained about a fuel dispenser installed near a high-voltage power pole and over a gas pipeline.
•The location has a history of over five fires and transformer explosions.
•The operator, who claims to be a member of the Khlong Luang Municipality Council, initially claimed to have permits.
•The fuel dispenser is scheduled to be removed by September 20, 2026.

•Residents of the White House community expressed fear that a coin-operated gasoline dispenser installed on a main road could cause a mass tragedy due to its proximity to a high-voltage pole and an underground gas pipeline.
•On July 27, 2026, White House community residents requested assistance from Rattana Dispho (Ko Tee) to coordinate with the Khlong Luang Municipality and submitted a complaint letter to the Chairperson of the Khlong Luang Municipality Council.
•On September 2, 2026, Teerathat Chamchaelaem, Director of the Engineering Division of Khlong Luang Municipality, led a team to hold a public hearing at the multipurpose ground in Soi Khlong Luang 17.
•Residents argued the site is dangerous because the power pole has experienced short circuits, transformer explosions, and fires more than five times in the past.
•Khlong Luang Municipality verified that the operator had not correctly applied for permission from the municipality.
•Rattana Dispho (Ko Tee) urged the operator to listen to the people's voice and called for a vote on whether to move the dispenser.
•The operator agreed to relocate the dispenser after facing heavy pressure from residents.
•The operator requested five days to clear remaining fuel and committed to completing the removal of the dispenser by September 20, 2026.

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the operator

"I have already received permission from the Electricity Authority."

ได้รับการอนุญาตจากการไฟฟ้าแล้ว

the operator

"The municipality has also granted permission."

ทางเทศบาลก็อนุญาตแล้วเช่นกัน

Teerathat Chamchaelaem(นายธีราทัต ฉ่ำแฉล้ม)

The Director of the Engineering Division of Khlong Luang Municipality.

Rattana Dispho (Ko Tee)(นายรัฐตะ ดิศโพธิ์ (โกตี๋))

A person who coordinated the residents' complaint to the Khlong Luang Municipality.

Khlong Luang Municipality(เทศบาลเมืองคลองหลวง)

The local government authority responsible for verifying permits and organizing the public hearing.

White House Community(ชุมชนปากทางไวท์เฮ้าส์)

The residential area where the disputed fuel dispenser was installed.

Soi Khlong Luang 17(ซอยคลองหลวง17)

The location of the multipurpose ground where the public hearing took place.

Khlong Luang Subdistrict, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province(ต.คลองหลวง อ.คลองหลวง จ.ปทุมธานี)

The administrative area where the events occurred.