The fate of the troubled Ashton Asoke condominium hinges on the interpretation of three pertinent sections of the prevailing law, as explained by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
In a clarification of the circumstances surrounding the Ashton Asoke condominium dilemma, the Deputy Governor of Bangkok, Wisanu Subsompon highlighted the relevance of Sections 40, 41, and 42 of the Buildings Control Act 1979.
These sections could potentially provide a legal pathway to prevent the demolition of the condo following the Supreme Administrative Court’s decision last week. The court decision voided the construction permit of the fully completed 6 billion baht condo venture in Watthana district.
According to Section 40 of the act, appropriate officials are authorised to prevent the use of or restrict entry to a building that has been erected,…
