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Phuket Launches "Phuket Model" Operation to Reclaim Forests
Phuket has launched the "Phuket Model" operation to crack down on illegal deforestation and land encroachment. Authorities have inspected 8 suspicious sites and plan to intensify enforcement across the island, addressing growing concerns over forest destruction by developers.
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