Encroached land seized in Phuket

Encroached land seized in Phuket

Illegal seaside embankment ordered demolished, and cafe occupies protected forest land.

Forestry, marine and environmental officials inspect land used by a restaurant and found to be encroaching on protected forest land, at tambon Talat Yai in Muang district of Phuket. (Photo: Achadthaya Chuenniran)
Officials from the forests, marines, and environmental organizations examine the area used by a cafe and discover that it is encroaching on protected jungle land at tambon Talat Yai in Phuket’s Muang area. ( Achadthaya Chuenniran, photo )

Following a complaint of jungle intrusion, forest officials, along with regional climate and maritime organizations, have taken over four ray of encroached coastal property used by a restaurant in tambon Talat Yai, Muang district.

Sorasak Rananan, chairman of Phuket’s Royal Forest Centre, said the government posted a notice stating the place was deemed to be protected by law.

He claimed that the motion was brought in response to a problem filed in March. After that, subsequent investigations revealed that the property, which is located behind the Phuket Provincial Administration Organization Hospital, was fraudulently occupied. 17 things were seized as facts, including one believe, with one identified. Authorized trials are currently being pursued, he said.

Also, the Phuket Marine Office mandated the removal of prohibited coastal institutions, including a 140-meter-long stone-reinforced slope, within 90 days. Within 15 days, the cafe owner has the right to contest the order and give evidence of constitutional land use.

He claimed that the procedure aims to uphold climate legislation while maintaining justice. In the absence of further constitutional confirmation, the accused is still presumed honest.