BANGKOK, 10 June 2015 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) says more closed-circuit cameras will be installed across the capital city to hunt for litterbugs blamed for floods earlier this week.
According to the Director-General of the City Law Enforcement Office, Sopon Potisop, the installation of more CCTVs will enable BMA officials to enforce garbage-control laws more efficiently, adding that the recent flooding in the capital city was caused by tons of trash, which obstructed the city’s drainage system.
City inspectors in all 50 Bangkok districts have been instructed to closely monitor areas under their responsibilities so as to deter litter bugs from causing environmental problems. Anyone caught littering in any public area will face a fine of 2,000 baht. Those caught dropping trash or waste water on public roads or in waterways will face a stiff fine of up to 10,000 baht, said Sopon.
The City Law Enforcement Department Head added that the CCTVs would also be used to track down graffiti makers. Wrongdoers will be subject to a fine of no more than 5,000 baht in accordance with the Cleanliness Act of 2535 BE.
