Sand wars settled: Kata Noi Beach reclaims its shores

[snoop1130]

Photo courtesy of Dhakul Chan Nice Holidays Discovery Group Company

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

The sandy battle for Kata Noi Beach appears to be over, with beachgoers celebrating their newfound space. What was once a sprawling battlefield of beach chair vendors has been transformed into a haven for snorkellers and sunbathers alike.

 

One local reported that the long-standing “sand grab” has been resolved, with clear and accessible spaces now available along the beach.

 

“I just returned from a morning of snorkelling at Kata Noi and it looks to me that the situation has been fixed! There are now four or five beach chair-free zones.

 

“It also looks like they moved the chairs further away from the high water mark, leaving plenty of room for beach towels in front of the chairs. And where there are chairs, there are clear access paths between them. Somebody at the city has thought this through and executed it nicely.”

 

Karon Mayor Jadet Wicharasorn previously confirmed the issue was spiralling out of control. Beach chair operators had overrun Kata Noi and Kata beaches, with many businesses setting up without permission.

 

 

“The 10% rule remains in effect, limiting vendors to only 10% of the beach, but most of these operators have no approval.”

 

Despite his concern, Mayor Jadet revealed that local municipalities no longer have direct authority to regulate beach businesses. That responsibility lies with Phuket’s Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), the military’s political arm, reported The Phuket News.

 

“Until we receive an order from ISOC, we can’t take enforcement action.”

 

Now, with Kata Noi’s sandy shores restored, beachgoers can finally stretch out and enjoy the sun without battling through a maze of deckchairs. The spotlight now falls on ISOC to ensure the solution remains permanent.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2025-01-09

 

 

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Karon Mayor Jadet Wicharasorn previously confirmed the issue was spiralling out of control. Beach chair operators had overrun Kata Noi and Kata beaches, with many businesses setting up without permission.

“The 10% rule remains in effect, limiting vendors to only 10% of the beach, but most of these operators have no approval.”

No approval get off the beach ?

[jippytum]

The problem nationwide is that Thai vendors  take up illegal space for their business. You can see it on wongamat Beach Pattaya where restaurants have taken over the sidewalk. 

Many buisness operators reserve parking in front of their shops as if they owned the road. 

Crackdowns are rare but welcome when they occur. 

[UbonEagle]

ISOC = the corrupt generals who are indirectly getting the brown paper bags from the illegal business's