Phuket To Stay Green Up Top

Phuket to stay green up top

PHUKET: -- Phuket’s Natural Resources and Environment department head Ong-art Chanachanmongkol has announced that the 80-metre height limit on new construction will remain in place, according to Property Report magazine.

Some had speculated that the limit might be dropped on September 30 after a review that occurs every two years.

Increased regulations will also take effect September 30, requiring consultants to register and pass a test before they can perform environmental impact evaluations.

"The law will remain unchanged from October 1 in regard to the 80-metre limit," Khun Ong-art said. "If anything, there will be more protection for Phuket’s natural environment."

He added that he didn’t think the height limit would ever be removed.

For a related Phuket Gazette editorial view on the merits of the island's 80-metre height limit, click here.

-- Phuket Gazette 2010-08-01