Inspection of Popular Pattaya Tourist Attraction for Land Misuse

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Thandol Suwannarit, head of the working committee tasked with investigating improper land acquisitions and ownership violations, led a team to inspect a well-known tourist farm in Pattaya. The farm, spanning 150 rai, is suspected of encroaching on land designated by the Land Reform for Agricultural Purposes, Sor Por Kor (S.P.K.) and using the land for purposes not aligned with its intended use.

 

On November 22, Thandol, accompanied by the Department of Special Investigation, the Anti-Corruption Division, the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Division, and the Anti-Money Laundering Office, visited the farm in Huay Yai sub-district, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi. The inspection followed complaints that the farm may be violating regulations by utilising S.P.K. land for tourism activities.

 

The farm, which operates as an agricultural and cultural tourism site, includes permanent structures, two large ponds, and activities such as elephant feeding for tourists. The property covers around 150 rai, with the majority of visitors coming from China and paying an entrance fee. The farm manager, a business partner of the landowner, welcomed the inspection team and provided details about the land’s acquisition and ownership.

 

The 150-rai plot was originally granted as S.P.K. land, but 80 rai was surrendered for a different land use purpose related to the tourist facilities and elephant care. This change left the land area in question without the proper S.P.K. allocation, making the use of the land for tourism activities potentially unlawful.

 

The landowner claimed to be exercising their rights under an S.K.1 land certificate, which serves as a proof of land possession. However, the inspection team has instructed the Chonburi Land Reform Office to issue a formal request for the landowner to explain the land’s use within 30 days. If violations are confirmed, legal action will follow.

 

Pictures from the inspection.

 

-- 2024-11-23

 

[jcmj]

Someone forgot to send the envelopes. 

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Thandol Suwannarit, head of the working committee tasked with investigating improper land acquisitions and ownership violations, led a team to inspect a well-known tourist farm in Pattaya. The farm, spanning 150 rai, is suspected of encroaching on land designated by the Land Reform for Agricultural Purposes, Sor Por Kor (S.P.K.) and using the land for purposes not aligned with its intended use.

How unusual.