Pattaya cracks down on shady grabs and sinking streets
Pattaya officials are cracking down on illegal land grabs and worsening flood woes, with urgent measures underway to reclaim public property and overhaul drainage systems.
Mayor Poramet Ngampichet and Bang Lamung District Chief Patcharaphat Sritanyanon chaired an emergency meeting to address these pressing concerns, focusing on two major crises: illegal encroachment at Sukhawadee House and persistent flooding in the city’s low-lying areas.
At the heart of the land dispute is Sukhawadee House, a controversial site in Naklua where investigations uncovered illegal construction spanning 11 rai of public land.
The encroachment has disrupted the flow of the Nong Yang Canal, worsening drainage issues. Officials are now appealing to reclaim the land and restore proper water management in the area.
Meanwhile, the city continues to struggle with severe flooding, particularly during heavy rainfall.
Officials outlined ongoing efforts to combat the issue, including the installation of larger drainage pipes, water retention basins, and high-powered pumps to mitigate water accumulation.
The meeting underscored the urgent need for collaboration between local authorities and relevant agencies to push forward with effective long-term solutions.
Officials confirmed that they will closely monitor the progress of the Sukhawadee House land appeal and take decisive action to improve Pattaya’s flood prevention infrastructure, reported Pattaya Mail.
With public land at risk and floodwaters posing a constant threat, Pattaya’s leaders are under pressure to deliver swift and effective solutions to protect residents and the city’s future.
In similar news, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed allegations that his family’s golf course in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, may be encroaching on agricultural reform land.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives plans to investigate the land title of Rancho Charnvee Resort & Country Club, owned by the Bhumjaithai Party leader.
Anutin dismissed the claims as politically driven and vowed to defend himself. Thanadol Suwannarit, an adviser to the agriculture minister, linked the probe to illegal expansions within the Lam Takong self-help settlement project.
Initial findings suggest encroachment on forest reserves, national parks, watershed zones, Treasury Department land, and ALRO reform areas.
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