The Prime Minister inspected the market under the Phloen Chit Bridge.

The Prime Minister inspected the market under the Phloen Chit Bridge, preparing to use the area under the expressway as a public park - sports field, revealing that it must be considered appropriate, asking the Expressway Authority of Thailand - Ministry of Transport - Bangkok to cooperate to benefit the people. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, along with Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, Mr. Surachet Laopoolsuk, Governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand, and the group inspected the market under the Phloen Chit Bridge at the Phloen Chit Bridge, Phloen Chit Road, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok. The Prime Minister and his entourage inspected the market area and listened to a presentation on the market development plan, which was reported by the Governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand that there were still many areas for development and that he would invite Bangkok and the private sector to jointly in vest, including creating a public area for people to use. The area under the Phloen Chit Bridge was originally very dirty, so it was cleaned and asphalt was poured, with the investment made by the Prime Minister himself. Mr. Chadchart reported that opening the market will help reduce sales by peddling on the roadside, including along the railway, which can be sold in this area. However, there must be an adjustment because previously, there was no need to pay, but selling in the market requires a small rental fee. The Prime Minister stated that it could be made into a market area, a sports area, where the rent may not be the same in each area, depending on the potential of the buyers. Making it a public area for people to use is a good thing, which the Prime Minister has continuously praised. Every market must control cleanliness, quality, and taste. The Prime Minister stated that when he saw the plan and the report, it was good. It was a true intention, but it was just an initial project. There were still 2-3 parts that could be done. There were still many areas that could be done, whether it was a trading area, a public park, or a sports field. It would help the people in many dimensions. He himself was happy, but he did not want the Expressway Authority of Thailand to take care of it alone. He wanted the private sector to come and take care of it as well, so that more could be done. He himself supported it. There might be discussions with some private sectors, such as PTT. He believed that it would be possible to expand the results a lot because there was a lot of space under the expressway, but not every area could be used for trading. So, collect fair rent so that they can survive. Afterwards, the Prime Minister walked around the market, greeted vendors and took photos with people who came to the market in a friendly manner. Most of the people who came to the market were office workers and it happened to be lunchtime. The Prime Minister stopped by to buy stir-fried pork with basil and fried egg in a box to take back to eat at Government House. The Prime Minister intended to pay for it himself but could not find his wallet. Mr. Chatchart volunteered to be the host of this meal and bought all the boxes of food. Before getting in the car to return to Government House, the Prime Minister said that today he inspected the market and talked to the vendors. Everyone was satisfied that they moved under the expressway because they could avoid the sun and rain. After selling on the side of the road, they had to be exposed to the sun and rain. As for the rent, it will be collected without taking a profit at a price of 300 baht. The vendors must be able to survive. Then, they will gradually expand to other areas. He personally sees that moving has many dimensions. For example, if it is under the expressway, it will protect from the hot weather. It is considered a stable place. The roof does not leak when it rains. While after completing his mission, the Prime Minister traveled back to Government House at 12:06 to perfor m his mission in the afternoon at Thai Khu Fah Building.-316. Source: Thai News Agency