Phuket Cracks Down on 'Mafia' at Freedom Beach, Arrests Suspect in Land Fraud
Thai Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin rushed to Phuket to lead an operation against alleged 'mafia' elements around Freedom Beach, resulting in the arrest of a man known as 'Seh Lek' for suspected land fraud. The incident highlights issues of illegal activities and land use in tourist areas.
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