Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok Press conference on animal welfare protection issues and the case of fire at Srisomrat Market at Chao Phraya Room BMA. City Hall

Mr. Chadchart expressed his regret over the incident. Ready to explain that For the Srisomrat Market Project The zone for selling fighting fish and pets, Chatuchak District, is an area of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), which is separated from the Chatuchak Market, which is overseen by the BMA. After the fire was put out, There were no injuries or deaths. But many pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits, snakes, birds, fighting fish and chickens died.

Srisomrat Market There has been animal trading for about 20 years. There are related laws: Public Health Act (Request permission from BMA.) Animal Epidemics Act (Ask for permission from the Department of Livestock Development) and the Animal Cruelty Prevention and Welfare Act. In the past, BMA.
Never issue a business license that is hazardous to health to an animal store. Due to a lack of clarity in the law, however, BMA. has a policy regarding pet registration throughout its life. Therefore, a survey was conducted in the area of pet-related businesses from April – July 2023 until 12 December 2023.
He has written a letter asking about the law to the Department of Health regarding businesses that must apply for business licenses that are hazardous to health. and received an answer on May 21, 2024, that the animal trade business is a health hazard. All permissions must be obtained. Therefore, he ordered the district office to go to the area to inspect and evaluate related businesses. The goal is to complete the assessment on 15 July 2024.

“From now on, the BMA. will conduct a survey of all related businesses in Bangkok, with the main points being Sanam Luang 2 and Chatuchak Market 2, Minburi, which must be clear and detailed because pets play an important role in many families.
If selling, make sure the pet will be in a quality place. For shops that will operate a business raising and selling animals, they must apply for a license from the Department of Livestock Development and BMA. Including 2 certificates, guaranteeing that if it is not good, BMA. will not let it pass. And in the future, if the market cannot reassure the public that the animals are safe, they will not allow the market to sell animals again,” Governor Chadchart said.