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Koh Phangan villas face investigation over noisy rock drilling
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Thailand’s Royal Forest Department is investigating two villa construction sites on Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, following online complaints about noisy rock drilling and hillside excavation.
Key facts
- Thailand’s Royal Forest Department is investigating two villa construction sites on Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, following online complaints about noisy rock drilling and hillside excavation.
- Inspectors found six houses under construction at one site and four apparently completed houses at another
- Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin ordered the investigation, according to a statement yesterday, October 21.
- The property covers 4 rai, 2 ngan and 12 square wah (approximately 7,248 square metres or 1.79 acres) and has a land title deed .
Summary
Inspectors found six houses under construction at one site and four apparently completed houses at another. Both locations showed signs of rock excavation, but officials have yet to determine whether any laws were broken.
Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin ordered the investigation, according to a statement yesterday, October 21.