Chang Kian-large Cm Hushed Up Development Protest

[sleepyjohn]

I'm posting on behalf of friends in the Chang Kian area.

They have found out a large development of 8 condominium buildings on 8 rai is intended off the road joining the ChangKian mini roundabout with the army base to the north. It's in the heart of the semi rural residential neighbourhood, between many homes and the mountain.

They were given no notice by the (believed to be) Korean developers or the Tesabahn, but have found out a meeting is being held at 5pm Tuesday 26th. Facts are slim as yet but it may be a required environmental impact study meeting.

If you've had enough lousy condos being built in this area in a city with 30% oversupply, it may be a good idea to go along with a number of other locals and make your feelings known.

I hope to post more details Tuesday of where (it will be close by the site) and the when may be a little earlier than 5pm for a preparatory chat.

[sleepyjohn]

By way of a bump I shall post the meeting details this afternoon.

[cm das]

The above meeting was essentially a PR exercise on the part of the developer. They did not anticipate that a large number of Thai & foreign local residents would show up (because the neighbors of the to-be-developed project were not invited to the meeting) & they certainly did not expect to have tough questions put to them. In fact, the developer's representative admitted that they did not have the required building permits, nor had they done an environmental impact study, and yet construction work has already begun.

A motivated group of local residents is holding their own meeting to organize & publicize opposition to this development as it is happening. It's not about saving our views, it's about ensuring that all legal procedures are followed & that the local environment is not trashed (ground water is a major concern). This meeting will be held at 4pm Saturday, Feb. 6, at On Pointe Ballet Studio, Nong Hor Soi 15 (off the canal road, close to the Lor Dor Army base & the new convention center). If you live in the area, or know someone who does, and are concerned about respect for the environment and the rule of law, please join us.