Bangkok is clearing tangled overhead power and telecom cables in central areas, including Wireless Road, Rama IV, parts of Sathon and Lumpini Park, ahead of the IMF-World Bank meetings from Oct 12 to 18. City Hall plans underground moves over time, and removal of unused cables now. For a business that installs or contracts cables on power poles, the new rule is that agencies and providers must follow proper procedures and get permits or face legal action. Expect some road works and cable-related disruption in these areas during the meetings.