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Mountain Creek Golf Resort Expanded by 74 Acres into Protected Conservation Areas

The Mountain Creek Golf Resort and Residences in Thailand's Nakhon Ratchasima province illegally expanded its development by 74 acres, encroaching upon land designated as protected conservation areas. This expansion contributed to the total size of the resort reaching 900 acres. The businessman behind the resort, metal magnate Prayudh Mahagitsiri, was found guilty of multiple charges related to this land encroachment and bribery.
Illegal Land Encroachment Confirmed

Authorities determined that 74 acres of the land added to the resort's development were situated within areas protected by conservation laws. The resort, which features a 27-hole golf course, is located in the Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeast of Bangkok.
Resort's Total Size and Nature of Charges

The total area of the Mountain Creek Golf Resort and Residences now stands at 900 acres, equivalent to 360 hectares. The charges against Prayudh Mahagitsiri, who is 79 years old, included bribery and land encroachment. He was sentenced to 24 years in prison by the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct.
Legal Proceedings and Sentencing

The case was initiated in 2021 by anti-graft prosecutors who accused Prayudh Mahagitsiri of colluding with officials to secure land deeds for the resort's expansion. The court found him guilty of multiple charges, leading to his 24-year jail sentence. Ten other defendants, including his daughter who received a 12-year term, were also sentenced in connection with the case. Prayudh Mahagitsiri is reportedly filing for an appeal.

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