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The Supreme Court hands suspended jail term to Krabi businessman and awards Poda Island to the National Park Dept.

13 Sept 13:48 Key points summarised by AI

The Supreme Court upheld a 42-month suspended prison sentence for Krabi businessman Mr. Chuan Phukaoluan, concluding a 30-year legal battle over Poda Island.
Mr. Chuan was found guilty of land encroachment, fined 80,000 baht, and ordered to perform 30 hours of community service, with his prison term suspended for two years due to the offense not being deemed serious.
The court mandated Mr. Chuan vacate a 1.32-hectare plot on Poda Island, affirming the National Park Department's ownership and revoking his previous land right certification.
This final verdict, based on evidence including 1967 aerial photos showing no prior development, solidified the department's victory in the third of three related cases concerning the island's land.

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.