More demolitions loom in Thap Lan
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A further 152 illegally-built resorts in Thap Lan National Park will be subject to legal action and subsequent demolition under the next wave of the crackdown by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, an assistant chief ranger
After 19 new complaints last year, the number of resorts earmarked for demolition reached 67, with the first 14 demolished in December amid protests by owners and villagers.
To take action against the 152 resorts, complaints will first be filed with police, possibly by the end of next week. That will give forestry officials authority to enforce either relocation or demolition of the properties.
