6 billion baht Ashton Asoke condo in Bangkok to be demolished

[snoop1130]

 

The Ashton Asoke condominium project, worth 6 billion baht (US$168 million), in Bangkok’s Watthana district is facing a potential demolition if a legal solution isn’t reached within the next three months, a court official has stated. The dispute stems from a Supreme Administrative Court ruling last July that cancelled the building permit for the property due to the inadequate width of the main entrance.

 

The construction permit for the fully completed condominium project was deemed illegally issued, rendering it invalid. The main entrance of the condominium, which opens onto Asoke Road, partially belongs to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA). This land was taken over by the MRTA to build an entrance to an underground railway station, situated at the threshold of the project.

 

Prawit Boonthiem, who presides over the tort and other liabilities section of the Supreme Administrative Court, indicated yesterday that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), Ananda MF Asia Asoke Co, and the MRTA have a three-month deadline to resolve the matter in accordance with the Building Control Act. If the involved agencies do not meet the deadline, the BMA must implement the act, which mandates the building’s demolition. The stipulated timeframe for the demolition is 90 days, according to Prawit.

 

Wisanu Subsompon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, is confident that a resolution can be achieved within the given three months. The developer has been advised to reapply for a construction permit without the prerequisite of tearing down the existing building, reported Bangkok Post. In addition, a committee has been established by the Transport Ministry to set guidelines that will assist the MRTA in addressing the land expropriation issue, Wisanu added.

 

In related news, the fate of Ashton Asoke condominium was uncertain as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration interpreted key sections of the Buildings Control Act. Despite efforts to rectify violations, the Supreme Administrative Court’s decision ultimately led to its demolition.

 

By Mitch Connor

Caption: Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-08

 

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[retarius]

I blame the developers.....anything, anything at all for a few extra pennies of profits. Screw Tham make them pay to knock not down.

[rexpotter]

It will never be demolished.

[Foxx]

"Ashton Asoke condo in Bangkok to be demolished"

Another headline totally at odds with the story.  It might (but probably not) be demolished.

 

 

[NorthernRyland]

what exactly is wrong with the width of the main entrance? this sounds like the kind of thing you'll be ruined for in America, but in Thailand???

[tomazbodner]

1 hour ago, Foxx said:

"Ashton Asoke condo in Bangkok to be demolished"

Another headline totally at odds with the story.  It might (but probably not) be demolished.

 

 

And then that last sentence...

 

3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In related news, the fate of Ashton Asoke condominium was uncertain as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration interpreted key sections of the Buildings Control Act. Despite efforts to rectify violations, the Supreme Administrative Court’s decision ultimately led to its demolition.

I'm lost.

[OneMoreFarang]

The headline and the first sentence of the article don't match.

 

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Bangkok’s Watthana district is facing a potential demolition if a legal solution isn’t reached within the next three months,

Potential demolition.... never happen.

[The Old Bull]

If it was illegal why didn't they put a stop work order on it as soon as they could see the problem? I guess brown envelopes have their limit.

[Skipalongcassidy]

Sounds like two Thai mommies' bully boys are having a pissing contest... rather than finding an alternative solution.

[rwill]

What gets demolished first.  The Ashton Asoke or the Sathorn Unique?

[JensenZ]

12 hours ago, Foxx said:

"Ashton Asoke condo in Bangkok to be demolished"

Another headline totally at odds with the story.  It might (but probably not) be demolished.

 

 

And in related news... "Despite efforts to rectify violations, the Supreme Administrative Court’s decision ultimately led to its demolition."... meaning it has already been demolished????

[Bangkok Barry]

 

6 billion baht Ashton Asoke condo in Bangkok to may be demolished

There. Corrected the false headline

 

Wisanu Subsompon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, is confident that a resolution can be achieved

 

[Bangkok Barry]

10 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

And then that last sentence...

 

I'm lost.

 

Don't worry. It isn't you. It's Thai reporting.

[fallup88]

11 hours ago, NorthernRyland said:

what exactly is wrong with the width of the main entrance? this sounds like the kind of thing you'll be ruined for in America, but in Thailand???

it passes through MRT land which whichever public department that allow this arrangement should never have allowed it base on the laws.

[fallup88]

It won’t be demolished, there is an arrangement with T21 to pass through their land now. An entry and exit is already being made as we speak.

[Henryford]

While they are knocking this down they can come and do the Waterfront in Pattaya.

[brianthainess]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Court ruling last July that cancelled the building permit for the property due to the inadequate width of the main entrance.

I suppose a Photo of the Main entrance is to much to ask for as it is the main subject of the so called REPORT. 

[BenStark]

5 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

I suppose a Photo of the Main entrance is to much to ask for as it is the main subject of the so called REPORT. 

 

Full report will be sent to you in due time, so that you can make a fair decision.

 

Please confirm you address

[rovinman]

17 hours ago, retarius said:

I blame the developers.....anything, anything at all for a few extra pennies of profits. Screw Tham make them pay to knock not down.

 

Its NO use getting the Developers to pay, ............. They'll just add it on to the price that the poor Suckers who are going to buy the Condos, will pay  !

Just leave them for a while until they get deteriorated, THEN tell them to pay a monthly "Eye-sore-fee" until they knock them down  !
Note to developers :
Don't start to build until you have ALL the documentation in place in Black and White  !

[digger70]

4 hours ago, The Old Bull said:

If it was illegal why didn't they put a stop work order on it as soon as they could see the problem? I guess brown envelopes have their limit.

Thai Logic+ Corruption.

[Bacon1]

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[Lancelot01]

20 hours ago, rexpotter said:

It will never be demolished.

Same in Ruam Rudi.

[PETERTHEEATER]

17 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

The headline and the first sentence of the article don't match.

 

Nothing new there.

[Srikcir]

For other coverage see "The latest on the Ashton Asoke Condo saga" 

https://investbangkokproperty.com

• "... the development does NOT need to be demolished due to the revocation of the construction permit. 
• ... the company must identify a parcel of land with a minimum width of 12 meters, dedicated to providing access to Asoke Road."

It appears that money is no object to acquire such access given that 87% or 668 of its units have already transferred to property owners. 

[JackGats]

There is a shortage of noise and dust in that area. Demolishing such a building (and rebuilding one like it) would alleviate said shortage in the short term.

[MikeN]

10 hours ago, The Old Bull said:

If it was illegal why didn't they put a stop work order on it as soon as they could see the problem? I guess brown envelopes have their limit.

because nobody saw a problem until local residents complained. presumably when they built the driveway AFTER the building.

[MikeN]

9 hours ago, Henryford said:

While they are knocking this down they can come and do the Waterfront in Pattaya.

And the place in Ruam Rudi ..."Aetna" was it? Haven't heard anything on that for a while.

[xtrnuno41]

It seems to happen more in BK.

The Aetas Bangkok Hotel on Soi Ruam Rudi is facing demolition after the Supreme Administrative Court ruled it did not comply with the construction rule.
 https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/446720/hotel-on-ruam-rudi-to-be-demolished.

Already down or?

 

And very long time ago, a just new build building then, had to be put down, as they used foreign consultants.

Never heard of it again what happened.

 

And they let a mall (new world mall) for decades to rot?! Great !

 

Incredible rich people just like to bend rules and loose billions of baht, but if you would ask them for a satang, they would spit on you. I wonder how many more buildings arent "due to regulations".

[Deez]

Expect a big fat envelope to prevent demolition.