I think the land belongs/belonged to the police (no links, sorry). This is similar to the set up on Soi Excite and I think it will be mostly frequented by East Asians. A lot of Koreans used to stay round that area pre-Covid.
It has been about 6 months in the making so not intended to be temporary.
There are already some Taiwanese eateries on 2nd Rd near the Korea Town square.
Pattaya will be a nice bolthole for them if the Chinese ever invade, though it seems that wealthy Hong Kong escapees prefer Singapore.
When he has done with rooting out the bad Chinese will he move onto the bad Indians, Russians, Brits, Aussies, Koreans, etc?
From today's news it seems that Japanese gangsters are next on his hit list. Yakuza beware!
Harry Maguire needs to kick Mbappe into the front row of seats in the first five minutes. It would be his most meaningful contribution playing for England. He does have to get close enough to do the deed and that could be his failng.
I have seen Anutin interviewed in English on CNA. He did come accross as reasonable and intelligent. He is a bona fide politician, not a general pretending to be one.