bangkok government issues new rules: only "poor thais" can set up street vendors
2024-09-23
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according to a recent report by thailand's bangkok post, the bangkok municipal government has formulated a series of new regulations for vendors in order to rectify the problem of disorderly management of local roadside stalls.
the most watched clause in the new regulations is reportedly the restrictions on the income and nationality of vendors. the regulations show that vendors and employees who set up stalls on the roadside must be thai citizens and hold government welfare cards. during the stall period, vendors' annual income after paying taxes and deducting operating costs must not exceed 300,000 baht (about 64,000 yuan). in addition, the new regulations also have requirements for vendors in applying for social relief and welfare.
roadside food and food stalls have always been a special landscape in thailand, but due to poor management, many vendors occupy the road, which not only blocks traffic but also poses safety risks. in addition, the large number of foreign illegal workers involved has also had an impact on local employment.
to curb the chaos, bangkok mayor chacha sitthiphan has issued new rules for street vendors. a spokesman for the local city hall said the rules are aimed at creating jobs for low-income locals.
it is reported that according to relevant local regulations in thailand, these new regulations will officially take effect locally after being published in the "gazette of the kingdom of thailand".
in addition to restrictions on nationality and income, the new regulations also impose a series of requirements on the placement of stalls: the stall area is limited to 3 square meters, a sufficient safe distance should be maintained from the road, stalls must leave 1.5 to 2 meters of walking space for aisles, and there must be a 3-meter gap between every 10 stalls as an emergency exit. (liang youzhi)▲# hundreds of reviews#
