Activists Demand Review of Bangkok's Urban Planning, Citing Flood Control Failures
Following recent severe flooding in Bangkok, a coalition of citizens' groups protested, demanding a review of the city's urban planning. They argue that the lack of "Gam Ling" (water retention areas) and floodways exacerbated the damage, and that the current planning process is legally flawed.
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