The Royal Forestry Department has expanded its "Phuket Model" crackdown on alleged forest encroachment to eight locations, including Thalang, Rawai, Kamala and Patong, with more than 160 officials inspecting from Aug 3-5. Plots held with title deeds will also be checked for whether the documents were legally issued. If your business sits on or near hillside or forest-edge land in Phuket, check your land documents and permits now. Authorities plan to turn Nui Beach and Laem Krathing into a recreational forest park after cleanup.