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Nui Beach land claimant ordered to explain alleged forest encroachment

Officials inspecting Nui Beach in Karon ordered a land claimant to explain alleged encroachment on national forest reserve land and to remove structures under the National Forest Reserve Act.

DOPA deploys special team for Phuket hotel raids under nationwide crackdown

DOPA said it deployed a special operations team from Bangkok to raid three allegedly unlicensed accommodation businesses in Karon and Rawai, seizing booking records and other documents for legal action.

Thai officials raid three illegal accommodation businesses in Phuket, arrest operators

Thai special operations officers raided three unlicensed accommodation businesses in Phuket, saying they had advertised rooms online to Thai and foreign tourists without hotel licenses, and arrested the operators.

Video shows foreign tourists brawling outside cannabis shop in Phuket’s Karon district

A social media video published on 7 June showed foreign tourists fighting outside a cannabis boutique in Phuket’s Karon district, with no official report yet released on the incident.

Centara launches new villa retreat experience in Karon, Phuket

Centara Karon Villas Phuket has launched a new villa retreat in Karon, offering private pool villas, modern tropical design and access to Centara Karon Resort Phuket facilities.

Man killed in Karon sword attack

Police said a 48-year-old Karon resident died after a sword attack outside a house on Patak Road, and a 37-year-old homeowner surrendered at the scene and was charged.

Centara Karon Villas Phuket launches ‘Escape Longer’ stay promotion

Centara Karon Villas Phuket is promoting an “Escape Longer” deal that offers three nights for the price of two, with bookings open until 31 July 2026 for stays through 20 December 2026.

Thailand forestry chief orders removal of Nui Beach structures by June 5

Thailand’s forestry chief ordered the removal of 11 structures at Phuket’s Nui Beach by June 5 after officials found continued tourism-related use and new construction in a national reserved forest area.

Minister orders Nui Beach access restored within one week

Mr Suchart inspected Nui Beach in Karon yesterday morning (May 14) following complaints from local residents and community leaders over access restrictions and the collection of tolls from visitors.

Minister orders public access restored at Phuket's Nui Beach

Phuket – On May 14th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Suchart Chomklin, led an inspection at Nui Beach in Karon, Phuket, following complaints from locals about restricted access and…

PM Anutin visits Freedom Beach in Phuket over land encroachment case

PM Anutin visits Freedom Beach in Phuket over land encroachment case — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.