The request comes amid allegations of corruption in the project having its EIA approved, and gaining other essential permits, as well as for alleged ongoing breaches that apparently breach its own EIA requirements, Mr Saowaran explained.
He added that the request came directly from Suphap Siri, Director of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Region 8 branch.
Confirmation of the NACC Phuket investigation follows the PACC Thailand main branch in Bangkok posting a report online today (Dec 4) explaining its review of complaints filed against the project ‒ and a site inspection conducted yesterday (Dec 3).
The site inspection was carried out by a multi-agency team assigned by PACC Region 8 Director Mr Suphap. The team was led by Thamnoon Kongrat, Director of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Group, accompanied by Senior Justice Officers Wanlapa Busanukul and Amornrat Songkaew, and Justice Officer Wachirawit Thongrerk.
They were joined by representatives from Phuket Province, including Phuket branch of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), the Damrongtham Centre (Provincial Ombudsman’s Office), the Phuket Provincial Natural Resources and Environment Office, the 15th Office of Environmental and Pollution Control, the Phuket Provincial Public Works and Town & Country Planning Office.
Also present were representatives from Cherng Talay Municipality, Cherng Talay OrBorTor, Cherng Talay Police, the Phuket Chamber of Commerce, the Phuket Provincial Community Organisation Council, and the Phuket Strong Mind Sufficiency Economy Anti-Corruption Club.
The visit formed part of the “People’s PACC” Open House programme under the 2026 proactive corruption-surveillance initiative aimed at improving oversight of government agencies.
Officials met at the Cherng Talay Municipality office to review residents’ complaints. The inspection confirmed that several condominium developments are currently under construction within areas governed by the municipality and the OrBorTor, and that contractors have failed to adhere strictly to environmental-impact prevention and mitigation measures, said the PACC report.
However, exactly which projects other than One World were under investigation was not reported.
The team concluded that responsible agencies had not enforced environmental monitoring requirements comprehensively, allowing construction impacts to worsen for nearby residents.
Phuket Province, through the Damrongtham Centre, will now coordinate with Cherng Talay Municipality and the Cherng Talay OrBorTor to summon the developers for urgent talks aimed at agreeing immediate measures to ease the public impact.
PACC Region 8 has also recommended that all relevant agencies step up environmental-impact monitoring and enforcement. Formal recommendations will be issued in writing, along with follow-up to ensure the matter is resolved.
FIRST STEPS
The inspection yesterday follows Thalang District officials stepping in to address mounting complaints from Bang Tao residents over the impacts of the One World One Home condominium project, where three seven-storey buildings with more than 200 units are under construction on Bang Tao Soi 4/2.
Thalang District Chief Siwat Rawangkun in August chaired a meeting that brought together key local representatives including Udomsak Samran, representing Phuket MP Thitikan Thitipruethikul.
Also present were Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) Member Nonthakan Kanchanasawat, the Director of the Engineering Division, environmental officers, Village Headman of Moo 5 Kittiwut Samran, and representatives of the developer.
Residents voiced frustration at the dust, noise and safety concerns caused by the ongoing work, calling for stronger oversight of the project, reported the Thalang District Office.
Their demands included a temporary halt to construction to allow the developer and contractor to address impacts, and the immediate installation of walls to block dust and reduce noise and air pollution.
The residents also called for a review of the project’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), as residents questioned the transparency of the existing report and said photos had been used without their consent.
At that meeting Cherng Talay Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor), at that time headed by Chief Manoch Panchalard, was tasked with inspecting construction activities to ensure compliance with the EIA conditions.
Inspectors in August found that the developer had not yet established the required monitoring unit and admitted to failing to implement several key mitigation measures, including noise- and dust-reduction walls and road safety controls for heavy machinery.
“The community has made clear that development must not come at the expense of residents’ health, safety or environment,” said Thalang District Chief Siwat. “Our duty is to ensure transparency, accountability and fairness for all parties involved.”