The move follows an on-site inspection by the Phuket Provincial Damrongtham Center at 10am yesterday (Mar 24), led by centre director Monchai Sae-lao and senior land expert Jaroon Kongkaew, along with a team of officials.
The inspection was prompted by complaints from local residents after a change in land ownership and a new land survey based on an updated title deed. Residents reported that roads and pedestrian walkways within the project, long used as shared access routes, had been obstructed.
Officials confirmed that while some blockages have already been removed, remnants remain, continuing to raise concern among those living in the area. Residents said they feared access could again be restricted in the future, or that fees could be imposed for using the routes.
They argued that the roads, walkways and common areas had functioned as shared public utilities for many years and should remain accessible, adding that any new landowner should respect the original conditions of the development.
Later yesterday, a multi-agency meeting was held at Phuket Provincial Hall, chaired by Deputy Public Prosecutor Thanakorn Khosakulpaishal, to further address the issue.
Officials confirmed the dispute stems from differing views over land use following the ownership change and subsequent land survey, with the case affecting more than 100 households.
During the meeting, authorities outlined several legal avenues available to affected residents. Individuals may file a formal objection with the Land Department regarding the ongoing land survey within 30 days of the application date, which in this case runs from Mar 2.
Residents who believe they have suffered damages may also pursue legal action through the Phuket Provincial Court. Alternatively, they may request mediation through the Phuket Provincial Public Prosecutor’s Office for Protection of Rights and Legal Assistance.
Officials noted that, according to land registration records and the approved development plan, the area is designated for sale and is currently undergoing a formal survey, though stakeholders retain the legal right to challenge the process within the specified timeframe.
The Damrongtham Center confirmed it will continue coordinating with relevant agencies to examine the facts and work towards a fair resolution, while ensuring the rights of all parties are protected.
The dispute follows earlier complaints lodged on Mar 12, when residents maintained that access routes within the Poonphol Night Plaza project had been used by the public for decades and should not be restricted despite the change in ownership.