Declining conditions of Bangkok’s Klong Ong Ang raise concerns

A United Thai Nation Party‘s (UTN) Parliament member voiced concerns yesterday about the neglected state of Klong Ong Ang, a once thriving tourist attraction in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown. Kriangyot Sudlapha, a UTN list-MP, raised the issue in the House of Representatives, urging the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to step in and rejuvenate the area.

Located in the Phra Nakhon district, Klong Ong Ang was once a bustling hotspot for locals and tourists alike. The BMA reclaimed the area in 2015, turning the rundown canal into a thriving public space for recreational activities by 2019. The transformation included cleaning the canal water, paving walkways, and adorning the walls with colourful street art.

Known for its lively weekend walking street activities, the revamped Klong Ong Ang quickly became a city landmark, drawing in visitors and…