ASTV Manager reports that at least two properties were seized on Koh Chang Island on Tuesday, August 26, by Thailand’s Department of National Parks for misuse of title deeds and trespassing on forest property.
Theerapat Prayurasiddhi, deputy director general of Thailand’s Department of National Parks, launched the island investigation accompanied by the Royal Thai Navy, and local police. According to ASTV, officials were planning to examine at least nine properties or businesses suspected of being in violation of Sor Kor 1 Land Title Deeds and encroachment of Klong Tien forest.
The Salak Korg shrimp farm and the Tantawan Resort were reportedly seized, but authorities were prevented from proceeding further with the investigation due to heavy rains. ASTV reports authorities postponed the remaining land inspections, intending to return the next day.
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