A lesson that never seems to be learned time and time again in Thailand: if you’re breaking the law, maybe don’t advertise it on social media. A luxury resort in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri has been ordered to close due to land encroachment after recently posted advertisements on social media for sea-view rooms.
Star Over Sea received the order from the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) to suspend operations after allegations of illegal encroachment on state land. The resort, located on a hilltop overlooking the sea, consists of six modified shipping containers, each with a swimming pool. Its ads online brought attention to questions about its legality.
The resort had been warned by RTN officers on August 18 last year to stop operating since the land it…
