Law
DSI Investigates Land Dispute in Pattani Affecting 800 Households
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has launched an inquiry into overlapping land claims in Pattani province, impacting hundreds of local families.
According to a report by Thai Post on August 27, 2026, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has initiated an investigation into a complex land dispute in Pattani province. Jetana Hemmun, Director of the Southern Border Provinces Special Case Operation Center, is coordinating with local authorities—including the Pattani Agricultural Land Reform Office, the Panare branch of the Provincial Land Office, the Langa Subdistrict Municipality, and the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC)—to address the issue.
The conflict centers on overlapping claims between Agricultural Land Reform Office (Sor Por Kor) land and 'Sor Kor 1' land documents. This administrative overlap currently affects approximately 800 households in the area.
For residents and those with property interests in the region, this situation highlights potential complexities regarding land tenure and administrative documentation. While the DSI is actively working to resolve these discrepancies, the timeline for a final resolution remains unconfirmed. Stakeholders are advised to monitor official announcements from the Pattani provincial authorities, as the legal status of these land plots is subject to ongoing verification. The involvement of multiple government agencies suggests a significant effort to clarify land rights, though the ultimate impact on individual landholders will depend on the findings of this inter-agency investigation.
