Land dispute on Koh Lan escalates

CHON BURI: Pattaya City has filed a legal complaint against a group of businesses for allegedly encroaching on forest land on Koh Lan, according to Deputy Mayor Manote Nongyai.

The office has been alerted by a local non-governmental organisation to the alleged encroachment of an area close to Sangwan beach.

A survey by city officials confirmed the area has been encroached upon, with about 10 rai of forest land having been cleared.

Pattaya City has assigned its legal department to forward the survey findings to the Royal Forest Department for further action.

The city has filed a legal complaint with local police against the parties who have allegedly invaded the area and issued them with a notice to…