Prawet district chief Thanasit Metpanmuang on Thursday summoned operators of all five markets at Seri Villa on Thursday to convey the order. Footage of the incident quickly went viral, and led many to question whether Prawet district concerned had properly enforced rules concerning the market and the residential neighbourhood. There were about 300 vendors at the three markets, Mr Thanasit added, and they would find new locations by themselves. He said that if a court decides to ban markets in Seri Villa, all must be demolished. Some vendors alleged that the truck-smashing incident last Sunday was set up in a bid to close the markets.

Source: Bangkok Post February 22, 2018 10:52 UTC