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BCA Section 65 — Stop-work and demolition orders
Building Control Act (พระราชบัญญัติควบคุมอาคาร) — Section 65.
Plain-English Summary
Local authority can issue stop-work and demolition orders for unauthorised construction.
Official Text
Official Thai text at the Royal Gazette / Office of the Council of State. Translation summary only.
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Building Control Act
พระราชบัญญัติควบคุมอาคาร · B.E. 2522 (1979)
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.
The summary above is a plain-English educational paraphrase of Section 65 of the Building Control Act. It is not an authoritative translation. For the binding Thai text, consult the Royal Gazette or the Office of the Council of State. Educational use only — not a substitute for advice from a Thai-qualified lawyer.
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