Indeed, most of the land plots where the resorts are located are classified as Sor Por Kor land. The misuse of Sor Por Kor land has put a spotlight on the failure of the 1975 Agricultural Land Reform Act. Last week, he said authorities will repossess Sor Por Kor land illegally occupied by resorts and hotels, then rent the land back to the current occupants. Yet both projects were allowed to rent Sor Por Kor land with the help of the junta government. Mr Prayong warned the government would face criticism for letting Sor Por Kor land to the business sector.

Source: Bangkok Post June 20, 2020 23:37 UTC