However, since photos of the New World Mall Bangkok fish thriving went viral this week, the once locally-visited spot became known to tourists and has attracted quite a number of foreigners, reports the Bangkok Post.
After photos of the New World Mall Bangkok fish were posted online, visitors soon flocked to the site just to see and feed the fish. Despite the abandoned building's following, building inspectors still warn that the site could collapse any time.
On Monday, the Bangkok Post reports that the BMA's Pramern Kraisorn, assistant to the director of the city's Phra Nakhon district office, has formally declared the building officially off limits. He also reportedly ordered barricades to be put up so the public simply can't get in, in any way. He said the measures are "for safety reasons, with immediate effect".
In 2011, Kraisorn said that a BMA already banned people from entering the premises, however it was not strictly implemented. The old and dangerous New World Mall Bangkok is not safe for the public and has reportedly violated the ban.
Kraisorn added that a month will be given to a committee working with the BMA's Public Works Department to inspect the building.
New World Mall Bangkok, if found unsafe, will sadly be demolished, while the fish will be removed.
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