Law
Minister Orders Investigation into Thai Hua Rubber Over Forest Reserve Encroachment
Minister Suchart has directed the 'Phayak Phrai' task force to investigate Thai Hua Rubber for allegedly occupying 103 rai of protected forest land without proper authorization.
According to a report by Thai Post on August 25, 2026, Minister Suchart has taken decisive action against Thai Hua Rubber following allegations of illegal land use. The Minister ordered the 'Phayak Phrai' (Forest Tiger) task force to conduct an inspection of the company's operations. The investigation reportedly uncovered that the company has been utilizing 103 rai of national forest reserve land without the necessary legal documentation or permits.
In response to these findings, authorities have filed formal complaints against six members of the company's board of directors. Minister Suchart emphasized that all business entities, regardless of their size or capital, must operate strictly within the bounds of Thai law.
For residents and travelers, this development highlights the government's ongoing efforts to enforce environmental regulations and protect national forest reserves. While the legal proceedings against the board members are underway, it remains to be confirmed how this investigation will impact the company's future operations or if further land reclamation actions will be taken by the authorities. As this is an active legal matter, the final outcome of the charges against the directors and the status of the occupied land are subject to further judicial review.