National Human Rights Commission Urges Halt to Hua Hin Fishing Community Evictions
The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand has requested that the Hua Hin Municipality suspend demolition and eviction orders affecting a traditional fishing community.
On October 12, 2026, the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) issued an urgent letter to the Mayor of Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, requesting a stay on the planned demolition of buildings and the eviction of residents from a traditional fishing community. The area in question spans from the Hua Hin Fish Pier to the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine on Nares Damri Road.
The NHRC intervention follows complaints from local residents who claim that the municipal order lacks adequate support measures for housing and livelihood relocation. According to the commission, the affected individuals have occupied and utilized this area for a significant period. The residents expressed concerns that the enforcement of these orders would result in the loss of both their homes and their primary means of income without any government assistance plan in place.
For residents and visitors, this situation highlights ongoing tensions regarding land use and urban development in historic coastal areas. While the NHRC has formally requested a pause in the proceedings, it remains to be confirmed how the Hua Hin Municipality will respond to this request and whether the demolition timeline will be officially adjusted. The commission is currently reviewing the case to determine if the municipal actions infringe upon the rights of the local community.
