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Samui ‘Ghost Permit’ Scandal Widens, Over 10 Fake Building Licences Suspected Authorities in Ko Samui have expanded an investigation into a construction permit forgery racket, with more than 10 fraudulent licences now suspected and concerns growing over unsafe buildings across the island. The scandal first surfaced on March 21 after officials warned developers and villa owners to verify their permits, following the discovery of forged government documents. The fake permits, used to approve construction projects, carried forged signatures of multiple officials and were not recorded in the official system. Investigators say a civil servant exploited administrative loopholes by falsifying signatures of up to five supervising officers to create seemingly legitimate approvals. The permits were allegedly sold to developers—many linked to luxury villa projects—for around 100,000 baht or more per licence, allowing them to bypass proper inspections. Initial checks have identified at least 10 suspicious permits, though officials believe the true number could be higher as a full audit of past approvals is now underway. Authorities are also probing possible links to external brokers who may have connected developers to the scheme. The mayor has ordered a disciplinary investigation and signalled criminal action, with police complaints expected to be filed. Officials are also examining whether senior personnel were involved, saying it is unlikely the operation was carried out by a single junior officer. The case has intensified scrutiny of construction practices on the island, particularly hillside luxury villas—many owned by foreign investors—amid fears that buildings approved through forged permits may not meet structural safety standards. The scandal also ties into the broader “Samui Model” crackdown, a multi-agency campaign launched in 2024–2025 targeting illegal land use, environmental violations and unlawful business activities. Previous investigations under the initiative uncovered more than 100 improperly issued construction permits, including projects in restricted or environmentally sensitive areas. #Thailand #Samui #เกาะสมุย #ใบอนุญาตก่อสร้างอาคารปลอม
























