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Private roads are still common. Sansabai is a case in fact and was blocked at the top end until about a year ago. there were big signs up at the Bangla end stating that it was a private road, as is Soi Sunset from what i understand. Strange for a private road the MiB 'enfoced' traffic laws even then. Have a look at the Summer Breeze Chanote markers some time- Billpay can't even park ON his own property, yet at night if its an odd/even day the touts park em 3 deep on hte property- sod all he can do.
Some peeps in Patong specialise in buying up small pieces of land in prime locations just to drive up the price for profit. As there is nothing apparently illegal with this (common sense not prevailing) you get this farcical situation with Soi Banzaan. These guys hold out for the best price- consideration to others does not come into it.
Another case in point is the sidewalks. They belong to the property, not the public and there is no automatic right of access. This is why you get all the clutter on the pavement and are forced to walk in the street if you want to get anywhere
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Last edited by Simbo : 05-02-2008 at 16:53.
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