GOVERNORS HIT THE STREETS

1973-1985

No cooperation from vendors in cleanup attempts, resulting in several protests against the government.

1985-1992

Chamlong Srimuang bans street vendors from opening on Wednesdays to allow for street cleaning.

1992-1996

Kritsada Arunwong na Ayutthaya forces vendors to register with the BMA and limits the total number to 15,000 in designated areas.

1996-2000

Bhichit Rattakul surveys all vendors in Bangkok prior to an increase in designated areas.

2000-2004

Samak Sundaravej proposes an increase to 353 designated areas with 11,438 vendors. Stalls are allowed to open every day.

2004-2009

Apirak Kosayodhin bans street vendors on Mondays to allow for street cleaning, and increases the number of designated areas to 667.