BMA spokesperson Aekwaranyoo Amrapal said officials in tourist-crowded Bangkok entertainment districts such as Khaosan Road, Ekkamai and Thonglor have been ordered to monitor safety provisions.
“District offices, police and volunteers are being deployed to create awareness of safety among building owners and users and ensure they obey safety rules,” he explained.
“Bangkok’s disaster prevention and mitigation department has also instructed entertainment venues to impose measures to prevent emergencies, especially fire.”
Entertainment venues have been told to ensure they have alarms, fire extinguishers and fire escape routes, and that customers are aware of safety measures, he said.
Meanwhile, Bangkok’s city law officers are partnering with police and volunteers to help with crowd control and prevent crime such as theft and deception.
“In addition, first-responders, ambulances and…
