Ongoing story · Updated 24 Oct 2026
The Hua Hin beachfront demolition
How 26 buildings on public beach land between Hua Hin Fishing Pier and the Chao Mae Thap Thim Shrine came to face the bulldozers, and what happens next.
Timeline
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2014
The Supreme Court orders the removal of structures on public land along the stretch, in cases involving 40 owners. Fourteen comply; 26 challenge the municipality’s orders and later lose at the Supreme Administrative Court.
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18 Sept 2026
Hua Hin Municipality announces the clearance of buildings between the Fishing Pier and the Thap Thim Shrine, starting 25 September.
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25 Sept 2026
A 120-day demolition contract starts, running to 22 January 2027. Officials begin visiting affected properties to explain the orders.
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14 Oct 2026
Planning meeting with police, the Marine Department, land agencies and utilities. Phase one will target sea-facing extensions, signs and empty buildings.
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16 Oct 2026
Planned start of demolition is postponed after the National Human Rights Commission asks for more time to talk.
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22 Oct 2026
After meeting officials, the NHRC says it will not interfere with the court orders. It received complaints from 19 residents.
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29 Oct 2026 · Coming up
Water and electricity to the affected buildings are due to be cut.
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22 Jan 2027 · Coming up
Demolition contract ends. Concrete barriers are planned to stop the beach being reoccupied.
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