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Govt's ambitious land bridge project 'puts residents at risk'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/08/2025
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the suspension of the government's ambitious Ranong-Chumphon land bridge project pending broader public hearings.
Govt to 'ensure justice' over land spat
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/01/2023
» The government has vowed to ensure justice over land disputes faced by sea gypsy residents living on Koh Lipe in Satun province, PM's Office Minister Anucha Nakhasai said.
Ministry hears sea gypsy plight
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/11/2020
» Various problems, from alleged land encroachment by authorities to dwindling livelihoods, have beset the sea gypsies on Koh Lipe, the Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment has been told.
Sea gypsies benefit from historic deal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/11/2020
» PHUKET: The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) on Friday signed an agreement with local administrations and civic groups to allocate coastal mangrove forest areas to landless sea gypsies.
The Moken fight for more space
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2019
» The Moken, "sea-gypsies" who live along the coast and islands in the Andaman Sea have always drawn people's interest and compassion. This may explain the scale of assistance and donations given to a village of Moken sea-gypsies that was razed by a fire on Feb 3.