Thailand expands Phuket Model drive against land encroachment
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026
Thailand will expand the Phuket Model nationwide, targeting encroachment on forests and public land, unlawfully issued title deeds, nominee landholdings and unlicensed hotels.
Government eyes Andaman tourism reform through Phuket Model
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
The government is advancing the Phuket Model to revoke unlawful land titles in Sirinat National Park, launch a 30-minute Patong–Phuket airport Boat Taxi.
Anutin vows crackdown on local mafia after public beach encroachment in Phuket
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the government will reclaim public land and prosecute local mafia networks accused of encroaching on Phuket’s Freedom Beach.
Activist Veera Somkwamkid, villagers gear up with excavator and tractors to reclaim Thai land
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025
Veera Somkwamkid and about 200 villagers, with an excavator and tractors, prepare to enter the Nong Chan border area to reclaim Thai land from Cambodian encroachment
Investors encroach on 3,162 rai of Kaeng Krachan forest, hold land title documents for new clearing
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2025
Investigations are underway after a group of investors illegally encroached on over 3,000 rai of forest in Kaeng Krachan, with concerns about the impact on wildlife
Sa Kaeo Governor orders eviction of Cambodian settlers from Ban Nong Chan, warns of legal action
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2025
Sa Kaeo Governor orders Cambodian settlers in Ban Nong Chan to vacate, warns of legal action under immigration and forestry laws, with fines and imprisonment.