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Building Control Act
พระราชบัญญัติควบคุมอาคาร · BCA · B.E. 2522 (1979)
Overview
The Building Control Act B.E. 2522 (1979) regulates construction, modification, and demolition of buildings. Permits are issued by local administrative organisations (Municipality, Sub-District Administrative Organisation). The Act sets out classifications of buildings, permit pathways, fire safety, and enforcement powers.
- Promulgating authority
- Parliament
- พระราชบัญญัติ
- Enacted
- B.E. 2522 (1979)
- Official text
- https://www.krisdika.go.th/
Key Sections3
The 3 sections most frequently cited in practice or relevant to foreigners. Click any section for a deep-linkable page suitable for sharing.
Section 21
— Building permit requirementConstruction, modification, and demolition above prescribed thresholds require a permit before commencement.
Section 39 bis
— High-rise buildingsBuildings 23 m+ or 10,000 sqm+ are 'high-rise' / 'large' with stricter fire-safety and structural requirements.
Section 65
— Stop-work and demolition ordersLocal authority can issue stop-work and demolition orders for unauthorised construction.
The summaries on this page are plain-English educational paraphrases — not authoritative translations. For the binding wording you must consult the Royal Gazette publication or the consolidated text at the Office of the Council of State. Educational use only — not a substitute for advice from a Thai-qualified lawyer.
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