Popular Post webfact Posted October 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2023 Is it even possible? This question bewilders the residents of Na Jomtien as a large swimming pool mysteriously appears on the pristine shores of their beloved beach. The concerned locals have urgently petitioned the Harbor Department and Najomtien Municipality to investigate this surprising development. On October 8, 2023, following complaints from anonymous locals, reporters descended upon the scenic beach of Na Jomtien, situated between the famed Uncle Sawai’s restaurant and Ton Had beach, reported Thai Rath. The inspection revealed a large swimming pool, not just encroaching but extending onto the beach, nestled behind an unopened hotel or lodging, boldly declaring its private ownership with a sign, "Private Property, No Trespassing". Picture: Thai Rath The site, seemingly new and pristine, was not there two years ago, according to Google Map records. The speedy and secretive nature of its construction raises eyebrows, given the legal and environmental protections generally safeguarding Thailand's coastal areas. In stark contrast, local fisherfolk recall the Harbor Department's stringent regulations, which saw over ten structures dismantled for violating coastal building codes. Picture: Thai Rath How, then, did this pool, seemingly flaunting its existence amidst legal and environmental norms, come to be? Is it a flagrant violation, or is there more than what meets the eye? The urgency for clarity and action amplifies, not just for the preservation of Na Jomtien's natural beauty, but for the equitable enforcement of laws safeguarding Thailand’s precious shores. Top Picture: Thai Rath -- ASEAN NOW 2023-10-09 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Cannot think of a worse place to build anything - in the sand next to the sea. Still least it has a disables access ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted October 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2023 Cheeky..... someone got sold the equivalent of Tower Bridge? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Swiss1960 Posted October 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2023 What's the mystery? Clearly connected to the yet unopened hotel. Clearly took weeks to build, so everyone is invited to guess where a lot of money was flowing that this construction got unnoticed... 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisY1 Posted October 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2023 All beach goers should just dive in.....it is royal land by the sea! 2 1 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post impulse Posted October 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2023 Should be easy enough to pull up the building permit and the inspection records. Oh, wait. 1 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 man i love people this dumb. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post foreverlomsak Posted October 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2023 Must have been constructed in the Twilight Zone and transported there. As it appears that nobody saw the construction happening. 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bbko Posted October 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2023 Just like that high condo on Bali Hai, construction went on till it was exposed for what it is...illegal. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasThBKK Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 If the chanote goes as close to the ocean as the pool then its legal prolly. Pools/Buildings under 1.2m height not over 100 cubic meters volume don't need permits. Beach might have been bigger in the past, erosion and seasonal changes happen all the time... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RayWright Posted October 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2023 Obviously a slow news story day, believe the beach front property in question of Condos and beach front villas was built in 2008 and publicly re-launched in 2010 under new management, hardly the " was not there two years ago " comment made in the OP. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Speedy and secretive construction ..... hmmm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondue zoo Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 (edited) The question remains though, could I jump a jet ski into or out of that pool close to high tide? Edited October 9, 2023 by fondue zoo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Good idea for the guests. Saves them swimming in the faecal matter, urine and sperm mix that drains straight into the sea in Pattaya. The sea is nice to look at. But not swim in. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 What an eyesore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Don't worry too much it will collapse soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 And I thought that beaches are public in Thailand – so, apparently I can also make "private property, no trespassing" constructions on "my" beach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 10 hours ago, webfact said: How, then, did this pool, seemingly flaunting its existence amidst legal and environmental norms, come to be? Is it a flagrant violation, or is there more than what meets the eye? Someone with the Right connections and a Big Wallet got permission from a well Paid Official to do this . Won't be long now and this will Not end good . Pool and Official Will be Gone . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Just ask the local government building permit office if it has permission to be built there. If not, remove it. Not rocket science. If it has, follow the money trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 11 minutes ago, digger70 said: Pool and Official Will be Gone . I doubt the "official" will be gone, he/she will tip those above and get a slight slap on the wrist. The pool will be gone and the government workers will have a fatter wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 32 minutes ago, digger70 said: Someone with the Right connections and a Big Wallet got permission from a well Paid Official to do this . Won't be long now and this will Not end good . Pool and Official Will be Gone . They just can't help themselves can they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasThBKK Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 4 hours ago, khunPer said: And I thought that beaches are public in Thailand – so, apparently I can also make "private property, no trespassing" constructions on "my" beach... If your chanote is part of the beach, yes you can. Just because there's sand doesn't make it public beach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, webfact said: swimming pool mysteriously appears on the pristine shores of their beloved beach What's all the fuss? Look at the 100's of mysterious buildings erected on the pristine beach side of Walking Street ???? Edited October 9, 2023 by SAFETY FIRST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couchpotato Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 12 hours ago, webfact said: Is it even possible? This question bewilders the residents of Na Jomtien as a large swimming pool mysteriously appears on the pristine shores of their beloved beach. The concerned locals have urgently petitioned the Harbor Department and Najomtien Municipality to investigate this surprising development. On October 8, 2023, following complaints from anonymous locals, reporters descended upon the scenic beach of Na Jomtien, situated between the famed Uncle Sawai’s restaurant and Ton Had beach, reported Thai Rath. The inspection revealed a large swimming pool, not just encroaching but extending onto the beach, nestled behind an unopened hotel or lodging, boldly declaring its private ownership with a sign, "Private Property, No Trespassing". Picture: Thai Rath The site, seemingly new and pristine, was not there two years ago, according to Google Map records. The speedy and secretive nature of its construction raises eyebrows, given the legal and environmental protections generally safeguarding Thailand's coastal areas. In stark contrast, local fisherfolk recall the Harbor Department's stringent regulations, which saw over ten structures dismantled for violating coastal building codes. Picture: Thai Rath How, then, did this pool, seemingly flaunting its existence amidst legal and environmental norms, come to be? Is it a flagrant violation, or is there more than what meets the eye? The urgency for clarity and action amplifies, not just for the preservation of Na Jomtien's natural beauty, but for the equitable enforcement of laws safeguarding Thailand’s precious shores. Top Picture: Thai Rath -- ASEAN NOW 2023-10-09 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe But you haven't heard the real story. It is actually a navy area, and the pool will be used for sailors attached to the new submarine (due sometime in the future) for their safety and rescue training. The sub will be moored just off the shore. So there you have it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 17 hours ago, ThomasThBKK said: If your chanote is part of the beach, yes you can. Just because there's sand doesn't make it public beach. Beaches in Thailand – apart from some private islands – belongs to the Marine Department. They even took part of lands with title deed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 18 hours ago, ThomasThBKK said: If your chanote is part of the beach, yes you can. Never seen a Chanote with beach. No such thing, don't exist. Have you got one? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 19 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said: They just can't help themselves can they? It's the bred in nature off the beasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasThBKK Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, khunPer said: Beaches in Thailand – apart from some private islands – belongs to the Marine Department. They even took part of lands with title deed. Beaches start where the title deed ends. Its very often the case that they go inside what people call "a beach". Just because there's sand doesnt make it a public beach. There are no private islands in thailand, all you can own is a title deed on an island. 2 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said: Never seen a Chanote with beach. No such thing, don't exist. Have you got one? ???? Yes, it was so bad that in rainy season the borderstones were part of the ocean due to the beach erosion caused by idiots next door removing the mangrove forest and heavy rain. I had to remeasure the land via land office multiple times until we affixed the borderstones on a long metal pole 8 meters into the ground because the ocean ate them up. It got better after we installed european/netherland style beach erosion fences. Edited October 10, 2023 by ThomasThBKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 On 10/9/2023 at 12:07 PM, Goat said: Good idea for the guests. Saves them swimming in the faecal matter, urine and sperm mix that drains straight into the sea in Pattaya. The sea is nice to look at. But not swim in. Have you considered a career writing travel brochures for TAT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 4 hours ago, ThomasThBKK said: 6 hours ago, khunPer said: Beaches in Thailand – apart from some private islands – belongs to the Marine Department. They even took part of lands with title deed. Beaches start where the title deed ends. Its very often the case that they go inside what people call "a beach". Just because there's sand doesnt make it a public beach. There are no private islands in thailand, all you can own is a title deed on an island. Indeed there are – private islands – for example Koh Nangyuan. As I said, the Marine Department might also take some meters of "your beach"; they did it with mine, even there was – and still is – nice cement markers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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