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Phuket MP alleges Bang Tao Beach encroachment network still defies authorities

A Phuket opposition MP says an influential figure tied to a Bang Tao Beach land case is still active, suing media and residents and restricting access despite a recent visit by the prime minister.

ISOC names 16 Bang Tao beach venues in Phuket land encroachment investigation

Phuket officials have named 16 Bang Tao beach businesses under investigation as part of a fact-finding inquiry into 34 structures in a disputed area of public beachfront land in Cherng Talay.

C9 Hotelworks says 9 hotels and 9 branded residence projects are in development in Phuket's Bangtao area

C9 Hotelworks says Bangtao has 9 hotels, 1,640 rooms, 9 branded residence projects with 1,649 units, a lifestyle mall and an international school in development, underscoring the area's rising role in Phuket.

Former Pheu Thai spokesman asks PM to tackle alleged Patong protection racket

A former Pheu Thai spokesman has asked Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to suppress alleged protection rackets in Patong, claiming a businessman identified as "W." collected 1 million baht a month from small traders.

Fact-finding panel inspects suspected public land encroachment at Bang Tao Beach

A Phuket-appointed fact-finding panel has inspected Bang Tao Beach as authorities examine the use of about six rai of land identified in preliminary findings as public property.

Thai provincial administration chief responds after Phuket official posts complaint over transfer order

Thailand’s provincial administration chief said a transfer order affecting a Phuket provincial official is separate from the official’s earlier role in reclaiming beach land, and said no wrongdoing has yet been concluded.

PM pledges end to Freedom Beach encroachment in Phuket

Anutin arrived in Phuket after earlier travelling to Koh Samui and Pha-ngan in Surat Thani to inspect operations targeting foreign businesses allegedly operating through Thai nominees.

Phuket police report 3,484 foreign suspects in cases since Jan. 2025

The figures were reported by Phuket Provincial Police Chief Sinlert Sukhum as the Prime Minister travelled to Bang Tao Beach to address longstanding complaints over encroachment on public land.

Thai PM vows crackdown on mafia-style beach land encroachment in Phuket

Phuket: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed zero tolerance for mafia-style intimidation in this <strong>southern resort province</strong> after receiving complaints from residents and businesses about…

PM promotes Bang Tao Beach model for public space reform in Phuket

Phuket – On May 10th, 2026, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Bang Tao Beach in Cherng Talay, Thalang District, Phuket, to address long-standing issues of land encroachment and…

Anutin vows crackdown on mafia influence and land encroachment in Phuket

Phuket — Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has taken a firm stance against mafia-style influence and land encroachment during his inspection of Bang Tao Beach in Cherng Talay, Thalang. Anutin…