National park area dwindles (opens original article in a new tab)

Thailand's National Parks Committee approved removing 155,000 rai from Thap Lan National Park to resolve land disputes and adjust boundaries, with 109,420 rai remaining under verification. The decision follows a 2023 cabinet resolution and uses the One Map system to address overlapping land use.

• National Park Committee approved withdrawal of 155,000 rai from Thap Lan National Park under One Map policy
• Withdrawal addresses land disputes and adjusts park boundaries to resolve overlapping land use
• 109,420 rai of disputed areas will remain in the park while 5,200 land rights claims are verified