Phuket ex-deputy governor accused of land-title graftListen to this articleKamala beach, Phuket province. This case involves the issuance of land title deeds No. 13897 in tambon Patong, Kathu district, covering a combined area of 13 rai, 3 ngan and 2.3 square wah, which was found to encroach on the Kamala mountain forest national reserved forest. Despite internal acknowledgment that the land lay within a national forest reserve, officials proceeded with steps leading to the approval of title deeds. On Feb 4, 2011, Niwit, acting as governor of Phuket, approved the issuance.

Source: Bangkok Post December 25, 2025 19:09 UTC