BMA to install emergency boxes at 112 risky sites
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) yesterday announced that it would be installing emergency boxes at 112 dangerous locations in 22 districts to help people report crimes, emergencies or public annoyances round the clock. The law enforcers̵
The boxes would be placed in 112 spots across the city including Khao San Road, Phra Sumen Road, Din Sor Road, Sam Sen train station, the BTS skywalk at Victory Monument and outside Emporium Shopping Mall.
The boxes, installed since August 21, have so far received 100 reports, an informed source said yesterday. The BMA has warned people to not push the emergency button unless there’s a real emergency or they could face up to six months in jail or Bt1,000 in fine.
In related news, the BMA reported that crash cushions have been installed at 10 risky sites on elevated Ratchawipa and Borommoratchachononi roads, while the remaining eight sites will get their crash cushions in two weeks.
