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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.
Land Bridge threatens island gem
News, Phitsanu Thepthong, Published on 10/06/2024
» Located 17 kilometres off the Andaman Sea coast, Koh Phayam, covering a 35km² area, is the second largest island in Ranong province.
Sea gypsies urge govt to save 'sacred' beach from developer
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/08/2023
» Phuket: Local activists are calling on the government to take back sea-gypsy ancestral land being leased to a hotel on Mai Khao beach.
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.
A search for land justice on Koh Lipe
News, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 19/01/2023
» When asked about the sea gypsy way of life, Saluoy Hantalae's eyes flashed with happiness. The woman of Urak Lawoi origin from Lipe island, rushed to bring a ga-bang boat (traditional boat used by sea gypsies) model and explained vividly.
Redressing Lipe's wrongs
News, Editorial, Published on 21/12/2022
» A controversial land row on idyllic Koh Lipe that has marginalised the indigenous Urak Lawoi people for far too long demands more attention from the government and authorities concerned.
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.
Asean urged to protect the Maniq people
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/11/2020
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) should negotiate an agreement for the protection of the rights of ethnic minorities, including the Maniq (Sakai), some of whom settled in the South of Thailand during the coronavirus outbreak, a forum was 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.
Sea gypsies still seeking justice
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/01/2020
» Ethnic groups known as sea gypsies living along Andaman Sea coastal areas have asked the government to pass the Ethnic Groups Protection Act.