Tourists enjoy a meal close to traffic on Yaowarat Road, Bangkok. (Photo by Patipat Janthong)The government will improve the pavements and impose zoning and opening hours on street food vendors on Yaowarat and Khao San roads in Bangkok. The footpaths would be repaved, cleanliness would be improved, food stalls would show unique designs, and traffic flows would be facilitated to prevent congestion, she said. "These measures are aimed at promoting the value of Thai food and souvenirs," the spokesperson said without elaborating on the measures and their timeframes. Sub Lt Pornchanok said authorities had already removed street vendors on 431 locations in Bangkok.

Source: Bangkok Post April 19, 2017 12:22 UTC