Thailand House panel steps up Phuket beach land probe
Thailand’s anti-corruption committee expanded its Phuket beach land probe while a separate House land committee said 39 structures at disputed Nui Beach have been ordered demolished by July 9.
bang-tao
UPDATE: Thailand sets mid-July start for Phuket beach encroachment demolitions
Thailand said demolition of illegal structures at Phuket's Nui Beach will begin in mid-July after formal orders covering 39 structures, while Freedom Beach demolitions are expected in August after appeals.
Karon remains Phuket’s deadliest beach as officials push unified lifeguard system
Karon Beach recorded 20 drowning deaths between 2024 and 2026, the highest in Phuket, as officials moved to put lifeguard services under a single authority and expand safety warnings.
Cherng Talay police investigate charity posts showing apparent rifle
Cherng Talay police are investigating Facebook posts under the name “Phuket Bangtao Charity” that showed a man holding what appeared to be a rifle while seeking donations.
People’s Party alleges Phuket official transfer was staged amid Bang Tao land encroachment dispute
People’s Party MPs accused the government of using the transfer of a senior Phuket official as political theater, while demanding action over alleged influence networks and public land encroachment at Bang Tao Beach.
Founder of Phuket news page petitions House committee after 5 million baht lawsuit over Bang Tao reporting
A Phuket news page founder told a House committee that a 5 million baht lawsuit over his Bang Tao beach reporting also cited posts naming provincial officials and predicting transfers, as he traveled to Bangkok to acknowledge the accusation and fight the case.
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.