The squatter rights seem not to cover beaches — which belongs to the Marine Department — and public land (se quotes below). So, it should not be that difficult to get the case in order by either removing the squatters or legalize them as renters, and pay rent to Marine Department or another public department, if not directly beach land. Business, like permission and ownership, hereunder shares of foreign shareholders and nominees etc. is another matter, which also could be cleared within whatever law that covers these matters. Squatter rights says that "if a third party peacefully and openly occupies private land with a Chanote (NS4) title for an uninterrupted period of 10 years intending to be the owner, they can petition the Land Office or court for legal title". And furthermore that "if the private land has a lesser title (like Nor Sor 3 or Nor Sor 3 Gor), it only represents possessory rights. The squatter only needs 1 year of undisputed possession to strip the original possessor of their right to reclaim it under Section 1375 of the CCC" (Thailand Civil and Commercial Code). However, "squatters cannot acquire ownership or possessory rights over public or government land through any passage of time. This includes: Common Public Use Land: Roads, public parks, beaches, waterways, and lakes. State/Military Reserved Land: National parks, forest reserves, military bases, and government offices. State Allocation Land: Temporary occupancy permits like Bai Jong or reform land (Sor Por Kor) belong fundamentally to the state and are legally protected against adverse possession claims. Squatting on public land is treated as criminal encroachment or trespassing rather than a path to legal ownership. (Source: Section 1306 of the Thailand Civil and Commercial Code, CCC)
