The latest meeting between a government panel and civic groups over the controversial court housing project at the foot of Doi Suthep failed to reach a comprehensive final agreement yesterday. The civic groups demanded that homes, of which 90% of the construction has already been completed with taxpayers' money, must be demolished while the authorities said such a request could only be met if it was legally allowed. However, all sides agreed on one point, that the area -- part of Doi Suthep, should be returned to its natural condition. The second proposal states that judicial officials of the Region 5 Court of Appeal Office, did nothing wrong but "stand to lose most benefits". The civic groups suggested that the government allocate a budget and find a new location for the houses.

Source: Bangkok Post April 20, 2018 23:26 UTC