Mae Sai Riverfront Building Raises Concerns Over Encroachment and Impact

Khaosod•Society•22h ago

Reader Briefing

Construction encroaching on Mae Sai River sparks public outcry and concern over flood risks.

•A multi-story building has been constructed significantly encroaching into the Mae Sai River.
•The encroachment is causing obstruction to water flow, raising concerns about increased flood damage.
•A lawyer on social media questioned the legality of the construction and the authorities' inaction.
•The issue gains urgency as the rainy season begins and water levels rise.

Overview

•The Mae Sai river has experienced severe flooding in recent years, causing significant damage.
•The current problem stems from the construction of obstacles that encroach upon the riverbed.
•A social media user shared images clearly showing a multi-story building obstructing the river's flow.
•Social media user 'ทนายนงค์ เนติโรฒ' stated, 'This is the real bottleneck. You built over the river, so I'll build over it too. Whoever gets affected, I don't care, we'll deal with it later because I got permission to build.'
•The building's encroachment is identified as a clear obstruction to the river's natural flow, potentially exacerbating flood situations.
•Public concern is rising regarding how the situation will be resolved, with questions about permits and enforcement.
•The onset of the rainy season has led to increasing water levels in the river, intensifying the urgency of the issue.
•Continued monitoring is required to determine how the problem in the Mae Sai area will be resolved.

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Key Quotes

ทนายนงค์ เนติโรฒ

"This is the real bottleneck. You built over the river, so I'll build over it too. Whoever gets affected, I don't care, we'll deal with it later because I got permission to build."

จุดนี้ คอขวดที่แท้ทรู มึงสร้างล้ำมาได้ ตรูก็สร้างมั่งสิ ใครจะเดือดร้อนช่างมัน ค่อยว่ากันวันหน้าเพราะตรูขออนุญาตสร้างแล้ว

Key Entities

Place

Mae Sai(แม่สาย)ℹ️

A river and its surrounding area in Thailand experiencing issues with illegal construction.

Person

Lawyer Nong Netiroht(ทนายนงค์ เนติโรฒ)

A lawyer who posted critical comments on social media regarding the illegal construction in Mae Sai.