Although the Phimai Historical Park was established in 1936, the department did not fully demarcate its zone until 2016. The demarcation has caused a controversy as it covers as much as 2,658 rai (411 hectares) of land in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Phimai district. Some residents face evictions if their houses or land plots are in the areas of ancient structures or ponds. But if the Fine Arts Department does not listen to us, we will petition to the government as well as the Central Administrative Court,” Danai said. More than 400 people met with Danai yesterday to air their grievances about the Fine Arts Department’s decision.

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 25, 2018 18:00 UTC