The crackdown comes after DNP director-general Thanya Netithammakun signed a transfer order for the Khao Laem Ya-Moo Koh Samet National Park chief, and 79 other officials, in September following a probe into corruption practices. A panel also was launched to probe two former national park heads and other officials thought to be involved with malpractice. Earlier, the national park reclaimed the beach by ordering operators to remove rental beds and umbrellas. The investigation also found 200,000 baht a month was paid to some Khao Laem Ya-Moo Koh Samet National Park officials. He insisted the suppression drive would carry on, pledging to restore Koh Samet as an island for the public.

Source: Bangkok Post November 17, 2016 22:15 UTC