Yamu Beach, Phuket-These photos depict a viral land encroachment issue on a Phuket Beach where people are seen sitting on steps that have become a focal point of controversy. The incident involves a Swiss man named Urs ‘David’ Fehr and his Thai wife.

The steps in question were initially thought to be part of the couple’s private property, leading to a confrontation and alleged kicking incident with a Thai doctor and her friend who were sitting on the steps at night. However, it was later discovered that the majority of the steps were encroaching on public beach land and did not belong to the couple at all. Authorities have ordered the demolition of these steps.

 

Additionally, it was later discovered the property was a rental and not owned by the couple. In a situation that will likely frustrate the true owner of the condo, they are being summoned for legal action as well due to land encroachment onto the beach.

 

By Adam Judd

 

Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-03-04

 

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19 minutes ago, webfact said:

it was later discovered that the majority of the steps were encroaching on public beach land and did not belong to the couple at all.

And the couple assaulted a woman (a physician as well) because of this.

They should be made to publicly apologize to the lady and pay a penalty for their actions....

 

 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

However, it was later discovered that the majority of the steps were encroaching on public beach land and did not belong to the couple at all. Authorities have ordered the demolition of these steps.

 

Additionally, it was later discovered the property was a rental and not owned by the couple. In a situation that will likely frustrate the true owner of the condo, they are being summoned for legal action as well due to land encroachment onto the beach.

I think Swiss may be homeless soon.

Without prejudice regarding the incident, after seeing the steps in relation to the building in another posting, they kinda look like they are a part of the property.

 

I don't thing I would have rested there. 

 

 

I do not defend the Swiss guy's actions, nor his wife's but they are not to blame for the fact that steps are on public land.

That is down to the developer/management company.

Two separate issues.

Encroachment and GBH.

As an aside, any man who hits a woman is a low life in my book.

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

I do not defend the Swiss guy's actions, nor his wife's but they are not to blame for the fact that steps are on public land.

That is down to the developer/management company.

Two separate issues.

Encroachment and GBH.

As an aside, any man who hits a woman is a low life in my book.

 

"As an aside, any man who hits a woman is a low life in my book."

 

Except if the woman was Irma Geese.......or the like of.

 

Maybe take a little water with your compulsion to be a......"gentleman".

 

 

12 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

And the couple assaulted a woman (a physician as well) because of this.

They should be made to publicly apologize to the lady and pay a penalty for their actions....

 

It does not seem that you have followed local news a lot. We are well, well beyond that stage...