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AI In-brief 13 Sept 08:45

Mon Jam resort operators defy order to suspend operations

Resort operators at Doi Mon Jam are defying a Mae Rim district order to suspend operations, asserting their legal land occupation predates the area's national park declaration.
Operators cite a 1998 cabinet resolution granting land use rights to hill tribes and a 2019 NCPO order, believing these exempt them from certain legal acts.
The dispute involves 83 resorts and homestays in a popular tourist area, many of which lack legal status, prompting forest officials to consult with the district office for a resolution.

AI In-brief Yesterday 15:44

Authorities are investigating two large properties in Pathum Thani linked to celebrity activist Panadda Wongphudee's Do Good Foundation, where massive quantities of donated items, including flood relief supplies, were discovered stockpiled.
The investigation focuses on land ownership, funding sources for the properties' acquisition and construction, and ensuring the management of donated goods aligns with donor intentions.
Reporters found extensive stockpiles of items, some explicitly marked for Southern flood victims, across the two sites, which include warehouses, tents, and residential structures.
Local residents and a relative of a former landowner confirmed Panadda's involvement, with her husband previously managing item drop-offs, though recent activity at the sites has reportedly decreased.
Investigators are continuing to examine land titles, construction permits, and financial backing to ensure all donated items are properly distributed to disaster victims as intended.