Nakhon ratchasima: Thanaporn praises the Prime Minister for resolving the Thap Lan land issue, returning farmland to the Thai Samakkhi villagers after a struggle spanning over 60 years. Following a resolution by the National Parks Committee on June 15, 2026, the boundaries of Thap Lan National Park in the Thai Samakkee and Soeng Sang areas were revoked to address the long-standing issue of overlapping land with local farmers.
According to Thai News Agency, Associate Professor Dr. Thanaporn Sriyakul, a political analyst, expressed her congratulations to the people of Thai Samakkee Subdistrict, Wang Nam Khiao District, and Soeng Sang District, in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The decision is welcome news for thousands of households that have faced ambiguity regarding land rights, marking a significant step in resolving the conflict between the state and the people in the area.
Dr. Thanaporn acknowledged the unity of the Thai Samakkhi and Soeng Sang villagers, who have advocated for this issue for over 60 years. The National Park Committee's resolution to revoke the park boundary provides a tangible solution for thousands of households. She commended the Prime Minister for taking the issue of land ownership seriously, not only through words but also through decisive actions.
She revealed her involvement in the briefing at the meeting in her capacity as the former chair of the public consultation working group of the National Land Policy Committee (NLPC). This group had conducted fieldwork to study the problems and gather facts from the public around 10 months ago.
Dr. Thanaporn also mentioned accelerated measures to resolve overlapping land areas in other locations. The National Land Policy Council (NLPC) and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will work together to investigate and resolve these issues within six months.
Dr. Thanaporn views the resolution by the National Park Committee as a pivotal moment in addressing land issues between the state and the people. It demonstrates the government's willingness to review past mistakes and accelerate the resolution of long-standing problems, rather than allowing the public to continue enduring the burden.
She highlights this resolution as a restoration of justice to those who have lived and worked in the area for a long time. The commitment and seriousness of those responsible are key to its success, deserving commendation.
Prime Minister Anutin's prompt action has impacted tens of thousands of people in the entire Soeng Sang district, who have suffered for over 50 years. Dr. Thanaporn noted the rarity of a Prime Minister making such decisive actions without much talk, indicating the genuineness of his leadership.