Officials from Mai Khao Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) and from the Thalang District Office, along with village headmen, officers from the the Forest Protection Unit 1 branch (Thalang) and Sirinat National Park inspected the operators in Moo 3 and 4 of Mai Khao on yesterday (Sept 17).
The land, legally designated as part of the national park, is strictly protected from private occupation or any damage to natural resources, Thalang District Office reported.
Despite this, officials during their inspection confirmed that the businesses continue to operate within the prohibited area.
The inspection began at 10:30am under the direction of Mai Khao OrBorTor Chief Sarawut Srisakukam, who sent legal and municipal officers to join the coordinated team.
Later in the day, at 1:30pm, Thalang District Chief Siwat Rawangkun assigned District Chief Officer Rachen Songdaeng to lead further checks at the same sites.
The action followed a Phuket Provincial order issued Aug 19, 2025, after complaints were filed through the Government Complaint Center and the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Minister, Thalang District Office noted.
Officials confirmed that encroachment is taking place and reiterated that any form of occupation or activity causing environmental harm inside the national park is prohibited by law.
Relevant agencies have been instructed to continue investigations and take enforcement action within their jurisdiction, Thalang District Office confirmed.