Bangkok Orders 50 Condos to Clear Fire Access Routes
Bangkok ordered 50 high-rise condominiums to clear fire access routes after gardens and structures were found blocking emergency vehicles, with most violations corrected or underway as of the latest inspection report.
Bangkok has ordered 50 high-rise buildings in the capital to remove gardens, trees, and structures blocking emergency fire truck access. Deputy Bangkok Governor Vishnu Srupsompool revealed the directive on August 5 after a consumer advocacy organization highlighted that the buildings may violate building control laws regarding clearance zones around structures designated for fire vehicle access. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has been inspecting and monitoring compliance continuously. When the consumer organization raised concerns, the city immediately conducted follow-up inspections to verify facts and track correction progress. Inspections of the 50 buildings found that most violations stem from unauthorized use of surrounding areas—including tree planting, landscaping, parking, and unauthorized construction—that obstruct fire truck entry during emergencies. Building owners have been ordered to expedite corrections to meet standards. As of the latest report, all 50 buildings have been inspected: 12 have been corrected, 34 are undergoing corrections, and 4 are still under construction. The list includes prominent condominiums such as 28 Chidlom, Ashton Asoke, Chapter Chula-Samyan, Ideo Mix Sukhumvit 103, Life Asoke-Rama 9, Noble Around Ari, Reference Ekkamai, The Strand Thonglor, and Whizdom On The River, among others.
