Thap Lan land transfer sparks rally (opens original article in a new tab)

Campaigners in Thailand plan to protest a government plan to reduce the boundaries of Thap Lan National Park, citing conservation concerns, while the government defends the move as resolving land-use conflicts.

• Campaigners plan a June 24 protest against a government plan to remove 155,865 rai from Thap Lan National Park boundaries
• Environmental groups argue the land transfer undermines conservation and sets a dangerous precedent
• DNP defends the boundary adjustment as resolving historical land-use overlaps and not reducing environmental protection
• Some tourism representatives cautiously support the change, citing potential benefits for investor confidence and tourism recovery