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Graft sours land reform
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/03/2024
» The issue of Sor Por Kor plots in Khao Yai National Park has devolved into a conflict between the Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) and the Department of National Parks over the map that the government uses to define which plots are Sor Por Kor and which are not.
Thailand denies ‘land grab’
Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2026
» Thailand has rejected foreign media reports that it has seized Cambodian territory or blocked Cambodian villagers from returning to their homes, insisting all Thai operations remain strictly within its jurisdiction.
Land rules need rejig
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/11/2022
» Foreign land ownership isn't a novel issue in Thailand. During the Ayutthaya period between 1351-1767 AD, a handful of foreigners who were deemed to have made valuable contributions to the kingdom were awarded large plots of land -- among whom were Constantine Phaulkon, a Greek adventurer who became a counsellor to King Narai and received the noble title of Chao Phraya, and the Japanese samurai Yamada Nagamasa, who also received the title of Phraya.
Close land tax loophole
News, Editorial, Published on 30/05/2022
» An attempt by a major property developer to promote a "green" campaign has backfired, after the project was accused of being a means to avoid paying land taxes.
Land tax payments deferred
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/06/2022
» The Interior Ministry has extended the deadline for land and building tax payments for three months to help people and business operators cope with economic hardship.
Land-deprived submit petition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/08/2022
» The Northern Peasant Federation (NPF) on Tuesday submitted a petition to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Forestry, in a bid to reclaim land use rights for forest-dependent ethnic minorities and indigenous peoples.
Kanokwan suspended over land
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/08/2022
» The Supreme Court yesterday suspended Deputy Education Minister Kanokwan Vilawan from performing her duties after accepting a petition accusing her of serious ethical misconduct in a land encroachment case.
A land of giants
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/03/2023
» As our car wound through the Khotcha-anajak project, also known as the Elephant Kingdom, one of my friends gestured enthusiastically out the window and her eyes twinkled with delight like a child when she spotted elephants ambling about seeking food in a green meadow.
A land in crisis
Life, Thannachanok Sriuaipornchai, Published on 19/07/2023
» At Warin Lab Contemporary, two worlds miraculously connect at the exhibition "Land & Water" -- a place that reflects the problem of man-made pollution via art.
Righting land deed wrongs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/10/2023
» A court saga over land ownership involving Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Progressive Movement, suggests managing state land can be a messy business.