Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has addressed growing public concerns about the stalled Waterfront condo project, clarifying that the legal status of the high-rise remains uncertain as Pattaya City awaits a decision from the Department of Lands regarding the potential revocation of its land title deed.
A recent notification from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Region 2 revealed that the land title deed for the Waterfront condo is based on a Nor Sor 3 certificate, which was derived from a Sor Kor 1 document. However, the land in question lies within a protected zone, as designated by the Ministry of Interior’s regulations, which prohibit private ownership of certain mountainous or hilly areas. This makes the title deed unlawful, raising doubts about the project’s future.
Mayor Poramet outlined two possible outcomes:
Demolition: If the Department of Lands revokes the land title deed, the land would revert to public ownership. In that case, Pattaya City and Banglamung District authorities would be required to enforce the demolition of the structure, in accordance with the Ministry of Interior’s 2010 decree on public land protection.
Continuation: If the Department of Lands does not revoke the land title, Pattaya City will consider the project’s request for modifications to the building, allowing it to proceed. This review would be done under the Building Control Act of 1979 and other relevant laws. The final decision now lies with the Department of Lands, which will determine whether the structure will remain or be dismantled.
