Tourism
Minister Suchart Oversees Continued Demolition of Resorts in Thap Lan National Park
Minister of Interior Suchart Chomklin has reported that two additional resorts have voluntarily demolished their structures within the Thap Lan National Park area.
On September 8, 2026, Matichon Online reported that Suchart Chomklin, the Minister of Interior, is actively overseeing efforts to reclaim land within Thap Lan National Park. According to the report, two more resort operators have initiated the voluntary demolition of their properties located within the protected park boundaries.
This ongoing initiative is part of a broader government effort to address land encroachment issues in national parks, which has been a point of contention for years. For residents and travellers, these developments signal a significant shift in land management and enforcement within the park. Visitors planning trips to the area should be aware that the landscape of available accommodations may change as these structures are removed to restore the natural environment.
While the voluntary removal of these two resorts marks progress in the government's reclamation project, several details remain to be confirmed. It is not yet clear how many additional properties are currently under notice for demolition or what the specific timeline is for the complete restoration of the affected zones. Furthermore, the long-term impact on local tourism infrastructure remains to be seen as authorities continue to balance environmental conservation with regional economic interests.