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Deep roots to land row
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/02/2024
» The dispute concerning approximately 2,900 rai of forest land within Khao Yai National Park involving the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation and the Nakhon Ratchasima Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro), highlights concerns regarding a land reform policy aimed at upgrading Sor Por Kor land -- formerly non-transferrable plots allocated to impoverished farmers -- into title deeds.
Agriculture, environment ministries seek to solve park dispute
News, Published on 21/02/2024
» The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry and the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry met on Tuesday to discuss the conflict over Sor Por Kor rights for land located inside Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Land officials investigated over alleged Khao Yai encroachment
Published on 20/02/2024
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - Six land reform officials have been transferred to inactive posts pending an investigation into alleged encroachment on Khao Yai National Park, which is a World Heritage site.
Alro denies issuing titles for park land
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 20/02/2024
» Nakhon Ratchasima's Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) has denied issuing Sor Por Kor titles for plots located inside Khao Yai National Park, saying it is investigating the possible involvement of its officials.
Thai-Korean ties: Building on solid foundations
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/02/2024
» Despite the recent outrage surrounding the mistreatment of Thai travellers by South Korean immigration officials, the country remains committed to strengthening bilateral ties so both countries can move forward together, assured the new South Korean ambassador to Thailand, Park Yong Min.
Lion ownership sparks outrage
News, Published on 19/02/2024
» Private possession of wild animals has recently become an issue, amid public outrage and criticism over safety concerns. The issue came to light following several sightings of privately-owned lions in public places over the past several weeks.
Outcry after Trang tourist boat moors on coral reef
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2024
» TRANG: Park officials are taking legal action against the owners of a tourist boat found moored on a coral reef off Koh Kradan, a popular snorkelling spot.
Park land dispute sparks controversy
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/02/2024
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation is upset by the Agricultural Land Reform Office's (Alro) intention to grant land rights within Khao Yai National Park to farmers, arguing against the use of fertile forestry zones for agriculture.
Lop Buri wants fewer monkeys
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/02/2024
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation on Wednesday launched a plan with Lop Buri authorities to control the city’s monkey population.
New move to control urban macaques in Lop Buri
Online Reporters, Published on 07/02/2024
» LOP BURI: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation on Wednesday launched a joint attempt with local authorities to control urban macaques by disciplining, moving and sterilising them.