Phuket:The encroachment on the protected forest at Freedom Beach in Phuket has concluded, with plans underway to return the area to public use within a week.

According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, initiated a significant operation, deploying hundreds of personnel to dismantle structures encroaching on the national forest reserve area of Freedom Beach. This effort is part of the Phuket Model policy, which aims to reclaim the beach for public use and end the long-standing issue of encroachment.

The demolition of the encroaching structures is set to be completed within seven days. Following the demolition, a strong presence of officers will be maintained at Freedom Beach to prevent any future encroachments.