Rayong residents call for construction permit verification

Residents of Ban Khai district in Rayong are urging government officials to verify whether the owner of a local construction project possesses the necessary permits. Concerns were sparked after a Chinese language poster was seen at a construction site for a factory within their community.

Adul Akkaraphetpaisarn, an assistant village head, expressed that the village had not been informed of any construction activities. He emphasised that project owners are required to notify officials before starting work to ensure a community hearing and compliance with other regulations.

Reports indicate that vehicles and construction materials have been spotted at the site, along with a poster depicting a factory in Chinese. This has raised suspicions among the locals about the legitimacy of the project, reported Bangkok Post.

Sujin Sukkerd, chair of the Nong Wua TAO, stated that erecting buildings without the appropriate permit is illegal. He warned that legal action would be taken against the owner if they failed to adhere to the rules.

“I’ve heard the poster was removed, but we’ll still examine the site.”

In related news, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led a delegation to Rayong and Chon Buri in June, to inspect pivotal projects within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

At Rayong’s U-Tapao International Airport, PM Srettha scrutinised the progress of an ambitious project aimed at linking the airport with a high-speed rail network that will connect three major airports.

“This network is set to revolutionise transportation from Bangkok’s eastern outskirts to the city centre, turbocharging economic growth, trade, and tourism across the EEC.”

The Bangkok-born PM pressed the Ministry of Transport and the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) to hasten construction, pledging to provide detailed updates on the rail project by the end of July.

The next stop was Chon Buri, where the prime minister, alongside Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, evaluated plans for a Formula 1 racing route at Jomtien Beach. The government aims to lure international tourists by hosting F1 races starting in 2028, with the potential for Formula E events as well.