Bangkok: The demolition of resorts encroaching on Thap Lan National Park has begun, with the first list of names sent to the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) for consideration of asset seizure.
According to Thai News Agency, Thap Lan National Park has begun enforcing the law against resorts that have encroached on forest land. Authorities have posted demolition orders for "Imphu Hill Resort," giving the occupants 15 days to demolish the structures and restore the area. Simultaneously, the names of three hotels and resorts have been submitted to the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) for consideration of legal action under money laundering laws, in order to track assets related to the offenses.
Mr. Prawatichart Chanthep, Head of Thap Lan National Park, signed an urgent letter dated June 26, 2026, notifying the occupant of Imphu Hill Resort to demolish all structures, crops, and other alterations made to the original condition of the resort within Thap Lan National Park, and to restore the area to its original state within 15 days of receiving the letter. Thap Lan National Park officials have posted notices and the official order at the resort to inform the occupant and ensure compliance.
The document states that Thap Lan National Park had previously notified the occupants on December 15, 2017, to demolish the structures and restore the area, giving them 30 days to comply. However, no action has been taken to date. Therefore, an order has been issued to urgently demolish all structures, crops, and other alterations from the original condition of the area within Thap Lan National Park, and to restore the area to its original state within 15 days of receiving this notice. If the demolition is not completed within 15 days, Thap Lan National Park will coordinate with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation to mobilize officers to demolish the structures according to their authority. The encroachers will be responsible for all demolition costs.
Mr. Prawat said that law enforcement has been intensified by submitting the names of the first three hotels and resorts, which are being prosecuted for encroaching on Thap Lan National Park land, to the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) for consideration and action under the Anti-Money Laundering Act B.E. 2542 (1999).
It was reiterated that within the next 1-2 months, Thap Lan National Park will gradually submit the names of hotels and resorts that are currently facing legal action for encroaching on Thap Lan National Park land, which number approximately 100, to the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) for further consideration and action. This is to enhance law enforcement against forest encroachers and reclaim the land for the restoration of natural resources.