Lat Phrao Canal project faces delay as residents refuse to budge
The bright new face of Lat Phrao Canal is likely to be unveiled later than planned because many homeowners have refused to move from the area, even after the National Council for Peace and Order used special powers to expedite the project to create a beauty site. Almost three weeks ago, the NCPO issued order 9/2560 to clear hurdles for the beautification and rehousing operation. Related agencies, the Community Organisations Development Institute and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, reported that while legal problems had been resolved, some people living on the canal bank had refused to relocate. BMA drainage and sewerage director Sompong Wiangkaew said the project, due to be completed by the end of the year, would be around 8 per cent behind schedule due to the resistance from some residents.
