DSI deputy chief inspects Naka Noi off Phuket

DSI deputy chief inspects Naka Noi off Phuket
Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: -- Department of Special Investigation (DSI) Deputy Director-General Pol Lt Col Pong-In Intarakhao today (June 2) led his team of investigators to Naka Noi Island, off Phuket’s east coast, to inspect land plots central to the ongoing dispute between Phukhaohokluk (Six Mountains) Co Ltd and famous Thai actor Puri Hiranprueck.

The validity of the company’s claim to 24 rai on the island is under investigation following a complaint filed by Mr Puri in December amid allegations that the land is stolen protected forest land that had been sold for B42 million. (See story here.)

Mr Puri, however, is also facing legal action for posting on social media claims that armed men had brought machinery onto the island to clear forest. (See story here.)

Lt Sompop Kamkhana from the of the Royal Thai Navy’s Third Area Command in Phuket told The Phuket News, “This case will formally be presented to the DSI on June 10.”

“This morning, we saw some workers still planting palm trees in the area claimed by Six Mountain Co Ltd,” he added.

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-- Phuket News 2016-06-02