(Bangkok Post file photo)The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is moving ahead with the planned demolition of the Aetas Hotel, seeking a budget of 200 million baht to fund the costs. Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang said the BMA's Public Works Department has estimated the demolition costs will be around 200 million baht and the budget will be forwarded to him for approval when ready. He was speaking after putting up a "Use of the building is not allowed" notice at the Aetas Hotel in Soi Ruamrudee in Pathumwan district as a prelude to the demolition process. The demolition has been delayed for almost two years despite an order by the Supreme Administrative Court in December 2014 that the Bangkok governor and the chief of Pathumwan district should oversee the demolition of the Aetas Bangkok Hotel within 60 days. City Hall will sue the owners to recoup the 200 million baht in expenses, he added.

Source: Bangkok Post November 01, 2017 00:41 UTC