<p>Bangkok is pushing ahead with the demolition of the old community of Pom Mahakan to beautify the city landmark at the cost of local residents.</p> <p>On 6 March 2017, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) demolished four more houses in the old community of Pom Mahakan.</p> <p>More than 100 workers hired by the BMA were deployed to demolish the houses; soldiers were present to maintain security.</p>