Bangkok Drainage Office Addresses Cancellation of 'Monkey Cheek' Projects
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has clarified that certain 'Monkey Cheek' water retention projects were cancelled due to unsuccessful public hearings.
The Director of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Drainage and Sewerage Department recently addressed public concerns regarding the status of 'Monkey Cheek' (Kaem Ling) water retention projects. According to a report by Matichon Online, the BMA confirmed that while the city remains committed to the royal initiative of using these retention areas to manage flood risks, specific projects have been cancelled.
The primary reason cited for these cancellations is that the proposed sites failed to pass the required public hearings. These hearings are a mandatory step in the planning process, ensuring that local communities are consulted before infrastructure changes are implemented.
For residents and travelers, this development highlights the ongoing challenges in Bangkok’s flood management infrastructure. While the city continues to prioritize water drainage systems, the cancellation of these specific sites suggests that future flood mitigation efforts may face delays or require alternative planning to gain community approval.
It remains to be confirmed which specific locations were affected by these cancellations and whether the BMA intends to propose alternative sites or revised plans for those areas. Residents are encouraged to monitor official BMA announcements for updates on local flood prevention infrastructure and how these changes might impact their specific neighborhoods during the rainy season.
