16 Hong Kongers sued for refusing to vacate homes in 'Little Thailand' areaResidents and shops on Nam Kok Road are affected by the Urban Renewal Authority project. The secretary for justice, on behalf of the Urban Renewal Authority (URA), initiated proceedings at the District Court on Wednesday seeking eviction orders and damages against the 16 residents in Kowloon City. Kowloon City, nicknamed "Little Thailand", is home to dozens of Thai restaurants and grocery stores. The community grew in the 1970s when Chiu Chow men returning from Thailand settled in the area with their Thai wives. Some residents have voiced concerns about unaffordable rents for the redeveloped flats and the loss of the neighbourhood's distinctive character.

Source: Bangkok Post March 06, 2026 08:30 UTC