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Agriculture minister orders investigation into removing of demarcation marking stone in Khao Yai
16 Sept 16:17 Key points summarised by AI
- A significant land dispute has emerged between the Ministries of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Environment over 416 hectares within Khao Yai National Park, claimed for both conservation and land reform.
- Park officials, led by Chaiwat Limlikhitaksorn, investigated alleged encroachment, ordered the removal of a demarcation marking stone, and filed a police complaint, asserting the land belongs to the national park.
- Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao, advocating for land reform title deeds, publicly disagreed with the park officials' arbitrary removal of the demarcation stone, stating it is state property.
- Minister Thammanat proposed forming a joint committee with both ministries to legally settle the contentious land ownership claims and resolve the conflict.
- The dispute highlights the high value of land in the Khao Yai area, where land title deeds are crucial for lucrative resort and property development.
