A graffiti artist known for painting eye images across Hua Hin has started removing his artwork following criticism from local officials and residents.
The clean-up began on Friday morning (Feb 21), with Hua Hin Mayor Nopporn Wutthikul, municipal council member Sanphop Uengratsamee, legal affairs officers from the municipal office, and public safety officials overseeing the process at Ban Hua Hin Municipal Demonstration School.
The removal follows an incident in which an eye-shaped sticker was placed on the “Man Fighting Shark” statue near the Chao Mae Tubtim Shrine. Authorities identified the individual responsible, who had also painted scores of figures and eye motifs on many public spaces and unauthorised locations across large areas of the city.
Municipal legal affairs officers coordinated with the artist, who signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday, agreeing to remove all unauthorised artwork and restore affected areas. The clean-up began at the school’s gate and will gradually extend to other locations.
Authorities have encouraged businesses and residents affected by similar graffiti to report incidents. Hua Hin Police Station has made a 24-hour hotline available at 032-511027 for reports of property damage.
On Friday, the municipality shared ‘before and after’ photos of the removed graffiti.
Officials stated that the enforcement aligns with the Maintenance of Cleanliness and Orderliness of the Country Act, B.E. 2535 (1992).
