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Probe into suspected foreign involvement in illegal resorts in Chiang Mai

16 Sept 07:12 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Forest Department is investigating suspected Chinese investment in two illegal resorts, Mon Dara and Mon Jor, at Doi Mon Jam in Chiang Mai, following ministerial orders to address widespread land encroachment.
Initial findings indicate Mon Dara may be a Thai-Chinese joint venture exceeding its land certificate, while Mon Jor, owned by Bangkok investors, also allegedly encroached on state land.
Officials discovered that many original land occupiers transferred their rights to outsiders who subsequently invested in resorts, with some legal plot holders also utilizing more land than entitled.
Illegal resorts face a 15-day deadline for dismantling, after which forced demolition will occur with costs charged to operators; land occupiers risk legal action and forfeiture of rights for any further construction.

Today 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.