Phuket illegal hotel blitz ramps up
Thailand General Phuket illegal hotel blitz ramps up Police investigate nominee networks PUBLISHED : 25 Jul 2026 at 05:37 NEWSPAPER SECTION: News WRITER: Achadthaya Chuenniran Small Medium Large Officials inspect a hotel in Phuket on July 23 during a crackdown on illegal hotels in this island province. Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee recently led a joint inspection team in Phuket, targeting three hotels with about 200, 240 and 45 rooms. Authorities found none had valid construction permits or hotel operating licences.
- ▪Thailand General Phuket illegal hotel blitz ramps up Police investigate nominee networks PUBLISHED : 25 Jul 2026 at 05:37 NEWSPAPER SECTION: News WRITER: Achadthaya Chuenniran Small Medium Large Officials inspect a hotel in Phuket on July 2
- ▪Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee recently led a joint inspection team in Phuket, targeting three hotels with about 200, 240 and 45 rooms.
- ▪Authorities found none had valid construction permits or hotel operating licences.
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Thailand General Phuket illegal hotel blitz ramps up Police investigate nominee networks PUBLISHED : 25 Jul 2026 at 05:37 NEWSPAPER SECTION: News WRITER: Achadthaya Chuenniran Small Medium Large Officials inspect a hotel in Phuket on July 23 during a crackdown on illegal hotels in this island province. Three hotels are found to be operating without licences. (Photo: Achathaya Chuenniran) The government has intensified its crackdown on illegal hotels in Phuket after inspections found three properties operating without licences.Deputy government spokeswoman Ploythalay Laksameesaengjan said the move followed instructions from Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who directed the Interior Ministry to work with relevant agencies to strengthen public order and ensure hotel…
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