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Vice Governor Somkiet with investigators on the steep slope site yesterday

Phuket Property on a Slippery Slope: Corruption Suspected

Tuesday, March 26, 2013
PHUKET: A steep slope on a hill behind a popular beach on Phuket is probably being developed illegally, officials agreed yesterday.

The investigation began with a letter to the office of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, alleging that senior local officials were involved in corruption related to the property.

Vice Governor Somkiet Sangkaosutthirak led a delegation of authorities up a slope that was difficult to negotiate except by four-wheel vehicles.

the Mayor of Cherng Talay, Ma-Ann Somran, surprised onlookers by managing to ride up on a motorcycle.

The real estate, which has views over the coast and hangs high above Phuket's popular Laem Singh beach, is in a five-star part of the island.

A resort would seem to be what the construction work is aimed towards. Graders were spotted on the property on Sunday but no workers were seen yesterday.

The letter to the PM's office alleged collusion by local officials in allowing development in a protected area, and of a vital drainage canal being covered in.

The property, covering about three rai, sits on the border between Cherng Talay and Kamala. Survey blocks were noted.

Vice Governor Somkiet said the investigation would continue. General alarm has been expressed this year over the number of illegal Phuket projects that have won approval from corrupt officials.

The Interior Ministry has announced a broad review to establish a ''Phuket model'' for a more transparent system of land ownership that can be rolled out across Thailand.

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Where is your crash helmet dear Mayor?

Posted by 1st_world_prices_3rd_world_quality on March 26, 2013 11:33

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sk e mayor how 20 rai got carved out of the park opposite Layan Soi 7

Posted by MediaWatcher on April 7, 2013 14:11

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This issue seems to have been 'resolved'- construction wagons headed up the hill again and about to ruin yet another Phuket vista.

Posted by Mister Ree on May 11, 2013 11:32


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