Deputy PM Clarifies Land Bank Dissolution Amid Community Concerns

Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapan recently addressed public concerns regarding the government's decision to dissolve the Land Bank Administration Institute (Public Organization), or LABAI. According to a report by Thai Post, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the People’s Movement for a Just Society (P-Move) have formally requested that the Prime Minister reconsider the dissolution of the agency.

In his response, Pakorn clarified that the dissolution of the institute is unrelated to the status of community land deeds. He further advised officials to refrain from taking actions that would result in the eviction of local residents during this transition.

For residents and those involved in land rights issues, this development is significant as it touches upon the stability of land tenure and government support for community-managed land. While the Deputy Prime Minister has provided assurances regarding the protection of residents from immediate eviction, the long-term implications for land management policies remain to be confirmed. Observers are waiting to see how the government will address the specific requests for reconsideration submitted by the NHRC and P-Move. As this is an ongoing administrative matter, those with direct interests in land rights should monitor official government announcements for further updates on how land management responsibilities will be handled moving forward.