The order was delivered by NACC Phuket Director Suwat Saowarat during a meeting with Karon Mayor and local officials yesterday (Aug 15), attended by officers from the Anti-Corruption Division of the Phuket Provincial Office and other agencies.
An on-site inspection of Kata Beach followed the meeting, where officials confirmed the beach chairs were encroaching on public land reserved for shared use.
Karon Municipality has since issued written notices to the chair operators, ordering them to demolish any structures and remove all property from the beach within 15 days. Those who ignore the order will face “strict legal action”, officials warned.
Mr Suwat said NACC Phuket had also given recommendations to the municipality, heard its concerns and instructed all officials to adhere rigidly to the law.
“NACC Phuket will continue to monitor, follow up, observe and take action within our authority,” NACC Phuket stated in its report on the inspection.