Thap Lan land dispute 90% resolved, says minister Suchart

Bangkok Post - Oct 31, 2026

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin has ordered officials to speed up efforts to resolve the long-running land dispute in Thap Lan National Park, saying the process is 80-90% complete as the government seeks to balance residents' rights with forest conservation.

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