BANGKOK, Thailand – Spokesperson for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA),Ekwaranyu Amrapal, revealed that on the evening of September 27, BMA, led by Deputy Governor Sanon Wangsrangboon, alongside officials from the Social Development Department, Municipal Affairs Department, district offices, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), and local police stations, conducted a widespread survey of homeless individuals and beggars. The areas covered included Sukhumvit in Khlong Toei and Watthana districts, Hua Lamphong in Pathum Wan and Pom Prap Sattru Phai districts, and Ratchadamnoen Road in Phra Nakhon district, which are known gathering spots for the homeless and beggars. The action followed numerous public complaints about disorder in these areas.
During the survey, authorities recorded personal information of the individuals found and informed them to leave the area. MSDHS also facilitated the return of some individuals to their hometowns and will work toward finding long-term solutions to address the issue.
The survey yielded the following results:
Ratchadamnoen Road (Phra Nakhon District): 215 homeless individuals (143 men and 72 women)
Sukhumvit (between Asok Montri and Ekkamai, Soi 1 to Soi 63): 20 homeless individuals, 5 foreign beggars, and 3 disabled homeless individuals (all of whom have received digital wallet funds)
Hua Lamphong (Pathum Wan District): 14 homeless individuals (12 men and 2 women), with 1 returned to their hometown
Opposite Hua Lamphong (Pom Prap Sattru Phai District): 14 homeless men, with 1 returned to their hometown
Authorities plan to continue monitoring and addressing the situation, working toward sustainable solutions in collaboration with various agencies.
