Bangkok: The National Land Policy Council (NLPC) celebrated its 5th anniversary with a focus on "reducing inequality and resolving overlapping land ownership," marking significant progress in advancing the One Map project, land allocation, and upgrading NLPC products to international standards.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Songsak Thongsri, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Land Policy Committee, presided over the seminar commemorating the milestone. The event was themed "5 Years of NLPC: Building Land Security for Economic, Social, and Environmental Opportunities." It included award presentations to agencies contributing to the NLPC's mission in 2025, with Dr. Chayanun Pakdeejit, Director of the National Land Policy Committee Office, attending alongside NLPC executives and representatives from partner agencies.
Deputy Prime Minister Songsak Thongsri highlighted the collaboration among NLPC, central, regional, and local agencies in accelerating land and soil resource management in Thailand. Achievements include community farming land allocation and resolving state land boundary overlaps. The government emphasizes conserving natural resources, rapidly allocating farmland, and creating jobs to reduce encroachment and protect forests. Furthermore, urban planning supports local land use potential and resource management, with laws ensuring sustainable natural resource abundance.
Looking ahead, the National Land Policy Office (NLPO) and related agencies aim to enhance operations by fostering cooperation with private sectors, educational institutions, and local agencies. The goal is to ensure fair land ownership distribution, enabling citizens access to land as a fundamental resource. This vision aligns with the "One Land, One Law" concept, aiming to eliminate land disputes through fair ownership verification processes.
The Deputy Prime Minister also outlined policies to upgrade Land Allocation Committee (LAC) products for global market penetration. This involves developing production capabilities to meet international standards, ensuring products originate from legally allocated lands free from deforestation, and promoting sustainable land use to address climate change.
Dr. Chayanun Pakdeejit reported that land issues in Thailand have historically caused conflict and inequality. The 2019 National Land Policy Committee Act established the NLPC to manage these challenges, resulting in tangible achievements. From fiscal year 2015, 1,672 target areas in 73 provinces have been identified for land allocation, covering approximately 4.53 million rai. Legal permits have been issued for 3.7 million rai, benefiting over 101,453 people. Vocational training and development have been provided in 389 areas across 69 provinces.
The seminar served as a platform for sharing operational results and knowledge, featuring awards, academic seminars, land management innovations, and product displays from NLMC communities. The NLMC's mission will continue to shape the future of land and soil resource management in Thailand, ensuring security, enhancing citizens' quality of life, boosting economic competitiveness, and building sustainable global confidence.