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Pattaya Mayor Urges Police Action Over Unauthorized Use of Waterfront Building
The Mayor of Pattaya has requested police intervention following reports of unauthorized vehicle parking at the abandoned Waterfront building site.
According to a report by Thai Post on September 1, 2026, the Mayor of Pattaya has formally urged local police to investigate the unauthorized use of the Waterfront building, a long-standing abandoned construction project. The request follows reports that individuals have been trespassing on the site to park vehicles.
Furthermore, the Mayor addressed a separate dispute involving a private parking operator located on the perimeter of the condominium site. This operator has reportedly claimed ownership of the entire area, a matter that is currently undergoing legal review.
For residents and visitors, this situation highlights the ongoing instability surrounding the Waterfront site, which has been a subject of controversy for years. The presence of unauthorized activity and conflicting claims over land rights suggest that the area remains restricted and potentially unsafe.
What remains to be confirmed is the outcome of the police investigation into the trespassing incidents and the final legal determination regarding the land ownership claims made by the private parking operator. Until these legal processes conclude, the status of the site and its surrounding perimeter remains uncertain. Travelers and residents are advised to avoid the area and respect all posted signage regarding property boundaries.