[omurphy27]

Unfortunately it looks like this isn't just confined to some touristy areas on Sukhimvit or Khao San road.

They are targeting the Thong Lor, Ekkamai and Phra Khanong districts too, specifically Soi Thong Lor, Soi Ekkamai, and Soi Pridi Banomyong: https://coconuts.co/bangkok/food-drink/first-soi-38-closed-s...

Completely ridiculous of course since street food is super delicious, affordable and remains one of Bangkok's biggest attractions. Hopefully this move doesn't spread to all of Bangkok, but who knows.

[dheera]

The food won't disappear as long as there is a demand for it. In all likelihood Singapore-like hawker stalls and hawker centres will crop up and replace them, with the same set of offerings.

It will be a pity because of temporary loss of jobs and the emotional attachment to street food, but I imagine over time it will all end in better sanitation and less disposable waste.

[ic4l]

"Soi Thong Lor, Soi Ekkamai" are mainly areas catering towards "Hi So" individuals. While I don't agree with their decisions it does make sense.

[JohnJamesRambo]

What does Hi So mean?

[wingerlang]

Thai slang for socialites and the upper class (from English 'high society').

(Took from some wikipedia page)

[make_clean]

"High Society"