Developer files for permission to demolish Thai tower undermined by subsidence.
The developers of the “Leaning Tower of Pathum Thani” on Thursday filed for permission to demolish the seven-storey apartment building that was left listing and on the verge of collapse after a subsidence on the night of March 31.
Representatives from Don Muang Grand Plaza Ltd filed an application for permission to demolish the 30-million-baht building at the Khu Khot municipality office in Lam Luk Ka district.
Khu Khot deputy mayor Narong Ausap, who oversees public works, said once the company had submitted all the required documents, it would have 120 days to tear down the building.
Authorities were waiting for written documents of demolition safe working practices from the company to ensure the work would not affect local residents and nearby property.
Experts would be able to give an official conclusion on what caused the building to subside and list after the demolition was completed, he said.
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