Violator Arrested at Surin Beach in Cherng Talay for Alleged Land Encroachment

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Rapipun Suksawat
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Phuket authorities successfully reclaimed illegally occupied land on Surin Beach on Thursday (May 15th)

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In a decisive move to restore public access and maintain order along Phuket’s coastline, local authorities conducted a large-scale operation at Surin Beach.

Officials from the Thalang District Office told the Phuket Express that they inspected a food and drink restaurant, a beachfront establishment allegedly encroaching on state land. The investigation revealed that approximately 0–1–71 rai (around 700 square meters) of public land had been unlawfully occupied.

A woman identified only as Ms. A (alias) claimed ownership of the restaurant. However, officials determined that she had violated Thailand’s Forest Act, which prohibits unauthorized land clearing, construction, or occupation of forested areas. As a result, she was taken into custody and transferred to Cherng Talay Police Station for further legal proceedings.

Surin Beach, a popular destination known for its pristine coastline, has faced increasing concerns over land encroachment in recent years. Provincial officials added that similar operations will continue to ensure compliance with regulations and protect the island’s natural resources.

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Rapipun Suksawat
Rapipun Suksawat
Goong Nang is a News Translator who has worked professionally for multiple news organizations in Thailand for more than eight years and has worked with The Pattaya News for more than five years. Specializes primarily in local news for Phuket, Pattaya, and also some national news, with emphasis on translation between Thai to English and working as an intermediary between reporters and English-speaking writers. Originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat, but lives in Phuket and Krabi except when commuting between the three.