Pattaya municipality has ordered the removal of advertising signs that obstruct emergency services' access to Walking Street. (Photo by Chaiyot Pupattanapong)PATTAYA - An order for the removal of advertising signs from Walking Street deemed to obstruct access by fire engines and their crews has drawn a quick protest from businesses there. The order signed by acting Pattaya municipal mayor Apichart Veerapan demands that all advertising signs found to be "non-standard" or illegally erected be removed by Aug 24, particularly those in public spaces and on rooftops. Two years ago, Pattaya municipality had conducted a test, driving fire trucks along Walking Street to see if they could pass through the area without hindrance. They felt it would be wrong if all advertising signs were removed.

Source: Bangkok Post August 01, 2017 06:00 UTC