Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

In Pattaya, residents and rental operators have raised concerns over the construction of a luxury condominium, soaring over 60 stories high, in the Taphra Ya 9-15 area.

 

For over two years, dust and noise from the building site have disrupted the lives of those living nearby, yet no assistance has been forthcoming from local authorities.

 

Chalida, a 52-year-old business operator in Taphra Ya 9, expressed frustration, stating that the construction has led to relentless dust and noise issues. She noted that many residents are gradually moving out due to the unbearable sound levels, which sometimes extend to midnight.

Chalida shared video footage with reporters, highlighting the severe impact of the dust and noise from the construction site, along with her attempts to file complaints with various authorities, including the Pattaya City Council, all to no avail. 

 

The situation is particularly dire for those residing on the seventh floor, which has been vacated entirely due to the noise and dust from cement pouring on the surrounding streets.

 

Reporters observed thick layers of dust on windows and floors, alongside cracks in the buildings nearby, indicating the extent of the problem.

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Furthermore, staff members and housekeepers have reported respiratory issues due to the pervasive dust, necessitating the use of face masks at all times. Despite their struggles, no agency has stepped in to address these health concerns.

 

Recently, MP Yodchai Phungporn from Chonburi visited the site to listen to the grievances of both business owners and residents.

 

He plans to present their complaints regarding the dust and noise to the House of Representatives’ Land and Environment Committee for further action, reported Siam Rath.

 

-- 2024-10-22

 

 

You know how it goes... sod everyone else!

Another chicken farm....burp....luxury condo going up.

I’d contact the EIA and demand financial restitution from the builder and developer. They approved it and should make sure that the builder stays within guidelines permitted, or pay for the damages. 

15 hours ago, jcmj said:

I’d contact the EIA and demand financial restitution from the builder and developer. They approved it and should make sure that the builder stays within guidelines permitted, or pay for the damages. 

Hard to achieve here... they paid someone off to ignore complaints already!

On 10/22/2024 at 5:39 AM, webfact said:

For over two years, dust and noise from the building site have disrupted the lives of those living nearby, yet no assistance has been forthcoming from local authorities.

Business as usual then..

What's the budget for this billions of baht? Nothing will be done. Anyway what can they do it's half finished. Just leave it like the Waterfront?

4 hours ago, Henryford said:

What's the budget for this billions of baht? Nothing will be done. Anyway what can they do it's half finished. Just leave it like the Waterfront?

    Nobody is demanding that construction be halted, as far as I know.  What they want is for the builder to be a responsible neighbor.  We had a new highrise building go up next door to our Bangkok condo.  The builder shielded the construction as much as possible and I believe cleaned the balconies of the condos on the construction side of the building once a month while construction was going on.  And, washed the windows.  I think they also paid for the pool to be cleaned daily, even though the condo was already maintaining the pool, and some other things.   Perhaps Bangkok has stricter construction rules regarding neighboring properties.  

We need another huge condo building in Jomtien like I need  ........

There's so many Condos in this Jomtien area now 

The one I just stayed in was supposed to be 1 bedroom and it was 21sqm 

I couldn't swing a cat in there 

Guys please don't live in these

You will be depressed 

You need a garden with flowers 

2 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

You need a garden with flowers 

 

Then you need a house, forget condos.

Just now, watchcat said:

 

Then you need a house, forget condos.

Yes I would like to have a small garden with beautiful flowers out the back and a little puppy 

On 10/23/2024 at 6:21 AM, jacko45k said:

Hard to achieve here... they paid someone off to ignore complaints already!

Yes I’m sure they did, but I was able to do it with a condo built next to my house and if you are persistent enough they will pay you to continue to work. Document everything with pictures, videos and time they work. Difficult but not impossible.