Neighbor takes over land that does not belong to him . What to do ?

[rwill]

On 6/12/2021 at 8:27 AM, ThailandRyan said:

Place a call to the Government hotline and dime her off.  Tell them there is illegal cutting of trees and I am sure someone in a official capacity will come on by,  Not anyone can have a chainsaw, although they are readily available from my understanding.

Plenty of chainsaws on lazada.  Pretty sure I have seen them in stores too.

[sateuk]

You have 12 Rai walk your dog on your own land

[whaleboneman]

On 6/11/2021 at 6:28 PM, nobodysfriend said:

I went to the land office some yrs ago and was told the name of the owner . ( Not a relative of the one who takes over ) . I am sure that it is still the same name ( of the now deceased ) that is registered . But I will go and check again .

 

Sounds like she's borrowing land from a dead friend - that's perfectly legal in Thailand.

[Scouse123]

Seems to me you are determined to get involved no matter what anybody says and you are basically on here looking for ammunition to use against them.

 

It's a matter for you at the end of the day but I no longer believe all this is just about ' walking your dog! '  There is more to it.

 

If you are busying your time up looking at Google earth for boundaries etc, you have a bee in your bonnet. Make sure it doesn't come back and sting you.

[brianthainess]

On 6/12/2021 at 7:59 AM, nobodysfriend said:

I was just used to cross this land for 5 yrs already , until a  ' thief ' tells me that she does not want me to do this anymore .

You have no idea if it is a thief, if the last owner died then it will be in the name of family members, it is privately owned and it is their right to cut all the trees they want.

[ThailandRyan]

10 hours ago, rwill said:

Plenty of chainsaws on lazada.  Pretty sure I have seen them in stores too.

Oh you can but one but you can be fined if using it and not approved.  That is the other side of the coin.  Bet you did not see that now did you.

 

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Any person who holds a license to modify the chain saw is not allowed to increase power exceeding that which is specified in the license unless they have permission from the Chain Saw Registrar.

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[brianthainess]

10 hours ago, rwill said:

Plenty of chainsaws on lazada.  Pretty sure I have seen them in stores too.

You can use a chainsaw up to I think 12'' over that you need a license to use it. It is possible to buy the small one and then buy the longer chain guard separately to fit.

[ThailandRyan]

6 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

You can use a chainsaw up to I think 12'' over that you need a license to use it. It is possible to buy the small one and then buy the longer chain guard separately to fit.

I listed the regulation in my post above yours.  I bought one when I lived outside of Wang Sam Mo, and was promptly dimed off to the local plod.  They showed up and were going to fine me unless I got rid of the saw.  Sold it to a farmer I knew who had a license as he cut the wood I used to build a pole barn. Paid me what bought it for. Sucked but oh well.

[Andre0720]

13 hours ago, tonray said:

It's not a case of someone abusing a child or an animal...it's a 'possible' case of someone squatting on another's land. Huge difference in getting involved here and ruining your own existence for nothing. You're not saving anybody...just screwing yourself

Yes of course. But these words of wisdom were certainly not written with Thailand in mind.

A land of selfishness, and emotional stability of 5 year old kids...

[Andre0720]

14 hours ago, rumak said:

 

WOW....   now i know who that man is !   Good work Andre .

 

 

 

Now,  your next mission,  if you choose to accept it ,  is .............................

 

Well, if that is where you take your inspiration, I will just take a bow and let you show your courage this time around...

[elgenon]

On 6/11/2021 at 5:48 PM, nobodysfriend said:

Yes , I have probably no legal right to even cross this property as it does not belong to me .

But , at least , I do not cut the trees . The neighbor who takes it now , does a lot of damage and does not have the right to do this either .

I have been crossing this property for 5 yrs now . Nobody ever was there to complain about this . Until now .

In the States, if you have been using a right of way for a certain period of time you can not be stopped in the future. Is that true in Thailand?

I know you are only a farang but at least you have a Thai wife.