Homeless ejected from Sanam Luang

(...) Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra explained that it was necessary to clean up Sanam Luang because it was a venue for royal ceremonies. "We need to put a stop to prostitution in the area," he said, adding that the garbage problem and illegal street hawking was also being tackled.

Sukhumbhand said the Social Development and Human Security Ministry would place Sanam Luang's homeless people on its register. "They will be given accommodation or sent back home," he said.

He added that the Labour Ministry was ready to find jobs for them.

As of yesterday, 22 people had registered themselves as homeless at Sanam Luang.