Mr Supoj, a former Phuket Vice Governor, led a meeting at the Thalang District Office yesterday (Mar 4), joined by current Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong and Thalang District Chief Siwat Rawangkul, along with inspectors from the Ministry of Interior and heads of relevant local government agencies.
The first issue that the meeting assessed was the legitimacy of the condominium projects ‘Siamese Bangtao 1’ and ‘Siamese Bangtao 2’ on the Don Jom Tao Rd (Route 4018) in Moo 8, Cherng Talay.
Officials reviewed the operations of agencies involved, including the Phuket Provincial Land Office, the Phuket office of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE Phuket) and the Phuket Provincial Public Works and Town & Country Planning Office.
Also reviewed were the involvement of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor), led by current Chief Manoch Punchalad.
Natthakrit Phonphet, Deputy Director of the MNRE Phuket office, explained to The Phuket News that the assessment involved summoning a representative from Erawana Group to clarify the construction details of the two Siamese Bangtao condominium projects.
Officials are reviewing whether the buildings qualify as ‘extra-large buildings’, a classification for structures used as residences or businesses with a total floor area of 10,000 square metres or more, Mr Natthakrit explained.
“If these projects are deemed extra-large buildings, they would be in violation of the Building Control Act and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations,” he said.
He also emphasised concerns about whether the views of local residents have been fully considered.
“The construction of a condominium requires a transparent public hearing process,” Mr Natthakrit noted.
“The investigation into these issues is still ongoing,” he added.
The meeting yesterday also reviewed the appeal by Noppharot Piriyathawittham and Prawit Sinsaophak for the return of revoked land ownership rights for plots registered under NorSor 3 Kor documents Nos. 1363, 1364 and 1365, was discussed.
Phuket Provincial Land Chief Phirayot Srisuwan, declined to provide details on the case, stating that he has assigned the Thalang Land Office ‒ which Mr Phirayot oversees ‒ to handle the matter.
“The case is now under review by the Thalang Land Office,” he said.
“The office is currently assessing legal procedures and potential solutions,” he added, declining to comment on the case any further.
Ministry of Interior Chief Inspector Mr Supoj yesterday emphasised the importance of conducting thorough investigations based on legal frameworks and ensuring public interests are protected.
He stressed that all agencies must operate with transparency to ensure fairness for all parties involved.