Illegal Thai resort dismantled for violating National Forest Act

[webfact]

 

Phetchabun witnessed a significant operation yesterday as over a hundred officials systematically dismantled parts of a resort found to be unlawfully constructed on national forest grounds within the Khao Kho district.

 

The collaborative force, comprising soldiers, local administrative officials, and police officers, effectively removed five bungalows that formed part of the Khaokho Freeday resort. The decision to dismantle came following a court order, as informed by Witthaya Nawipan, the director of the natural resources office 4, located in Phitsanulok.

 

The resort, situated in tambon Rim See Muang, was the subject of a legal complaint after it was found disregarding the National Forest Act. The Act clearly states any form of encroachment on the forests of Pa Khao Bang and Pa Wang Chompoo is prohibited. According to the director, the resort did not hold any permission to utilise the land.

 

Despite receiving ample time from the Royal Forest Department to dismantle the bungalows, the resort failed to adhere, leading the office to procure a court order to undertake the task.

 

by Mitch Connor

Image courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/illegal-thai-resort-dismantled-for-violating-national-forest-act

 

-- The Thaiger 2023-09-05

 

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[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Despite receiving ample time from the Royal Forest Department to dismantle the bungalows, the resort failed to adhere, leading the office to procure a court order to undertake the task

And the owner was?

[bigupandchill]

4 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

And the owner was?

Not happy

[Muhendis]

49 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

And the owner was?

Non-contactable so couldn't receive the bill for the demolition.