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Concerns Raised Over Abandoned Thewarat Market Renovation
A Bangkok district councilor has criticized the three-year delay in reopening Thewarat Market following a 44-million-baht renovation project.
According to a report by Matichon Online, a Bangkok district councilor for the Dusit area has raised significant concerns regarding the status of Thewarat Market. Despite a 44-million-baht budget allocated for renovations, the facility has reportedly remained abandoned for three years.
The councilor highlighted that the prolonged closure has severely impacted local vendors, who are struggling to maintain their livelihoods. Furthermore, the lack of activity at the site has led potential customers to believe the market is permanently closed, causing a sharp decline in foot traffic.
For residents and visitors, this situation means that a once-active local hub remains inaccessible, limiting shopping options in the area. The ongoing state of disrepair and the lack of a clear reopening timeline continue to frustrate the local community.
It remains to be confirmed when the renovation project will be completed and when the market will officially resume operations. Authorities have yet to provide a definitive explanation for the three-year delay or a specific date for the facility's reopening.
Translated from Thai.
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