{"id":608801,"date":"2026-05-21T19:36:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T12:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/?p=608801"},"modified":"2026-05-21T19:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T12:37:21","slug":"bma-accelerates-demolition-of-canal-encroachments-in-don-mueang-to-boost-drainage-effici","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/?p=608801","title":{"rendered":"BMA Accelerates Demolition of Canal Encroachments in Don Mueang to Boost Drainage Efficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On May 20, 2026, Mr. Taiwhut Khankaew, Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), inspected the demolition of unauthorized structures encroaching on the Khu Nai Kim Sai 3 canal along Songprapha Road in Don Mueang District. This enforcement action forms part of the BMA&#8217;s broader initiative to reclaim public land, restore compromised waterways, and significantly upgrade the capital&#8217;s drainage network ahead of seasonal flooding. Mr. Taiwhut emphasized that the BMA prioritizes the strict organization of public spaces and the prevention of canal obstructions to enhance the overall environmental quality of local communities. To achieve this, he has directed all involved agencies to strictly follow legal protocols while simultaneously working to foster cooperation and understanding among affected residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/236342_0_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-608808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/236342_0_0-1.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/236342_0_0-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/236342_0_0-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/236342_0_0-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/236342_0_0-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The clearance plan was initiated after identifying buildings, bridges, and other structures that were illegally occupying public water channels for commercial use and subleasing. These unauthorized extensions severely restricted public access and obstructed routine maintenance of canals and the BMA&#8217;s drainage system. To ensure a lawful transition, an announcement was issued on May 1, 2026, giving owners, property occupants, or users of the area a seven-day window to present valid land titles or relevant evidence to the district&#8217;s Public Works Section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The targeted operation covers eight specific structures. To minimize disruption and ensure a smooth enforcement process, an advanced 15-day notice period was provided for occupants to dismantle their extensions before official demolition crews commenced work on May 13, 2026. Following the removal of these obstacles, Mr. Taiwhut has tasked the Don Mueang District Office with expediting landscape improvements to restore structural order, return the space to the public, and ensure the canal can efficiently handle urban runoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#BMA<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On May 20, 2026, Mr. Taiwhut Khankaew, Deputy Permanent &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/?p=608801\" class=\"more-link\">\u0e2d\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e40\u0e1e\u0e34\u0e48\u0e21\u0e40\u0e15\u0e34\u0e21<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;BMA Accelerates Demolition of Canal Encroachments in Don Mueang to Boost Drainage Efficiency&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":608811,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[267],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-608801","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-eng0"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/608801","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=608801"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/608801\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":608813,"href":"https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/608801\/revisions\/608813"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/608811"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=608801"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=608801"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pr-bangkok.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=608801"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}