Can you complain to anyone about pavements being blocked? Would they listen?
Just outside my village (new settlement on the outskirts of BKK) the only strip of pavement I have has flower shops along it and a couple of restaurants, no buses or trains. I cant drive due to injuries
The shops treat it like their property (like everywhere. Blocking the pavement with their goods,
Not only can I no longer go to any of the shops without a car and parking on a specific point but I cant go anywhere!
I always thought pavements served a good purpose but maybe I was wrong
Pavement power!!!
My only little bit of freedom has been taken away from me 😭
TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster expresses frustration over blocked pavements in their village near Bangkok, obstructed by local businesses, which hinders their mobility due to a disability. Responses indicate that complaining may not lead to change as local authorities often don't prioritize such issues unless in tourist areas. Many comments reflect a lack of sympathy for the original poster, pointing to cultural differences and a general disregard for pedestrian spaces in Thailand. Suggestions vary from seeking local assistance to adapting to the circumstances instead of expecting structural changes.