BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has extended his congratulations to farmers who were granted agricultural land title deeds that will allow each household to augment their income by cultivating high-value crops and participating in the carbon credit market. This followed the conversion of their "Sor Por Kor 4-01" documents, initially distributed as permits for land use in reform areas, into official land titles.

 

The gesture aligns with the government's policy to improve long-term living standards by securing land rights for its citizens. The event marked a major step in the government's ongoing efforts to reform land ownership in agricultural areas.

 

Government Spokesperson Chai Watcharonke said awarding land titles to farmers is a key step in helping them maximize the use of their assets. The effort is anticipated to contribute to job creation, increased income, and enhanced stability in the lives of those receiving the land titles.

 

To expedite the process, Chai added that the government plans to convert existing usage rights documents into formal land titles. The change will provide farmers with easier access to financial resources, facilitating the development of their land and professions. 

 

Srettha thanked the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and other involved parties for their effective implementation of this policy, highlighting the successful distribution of these agricultural land titles as a valuable New Year's gift from the government to Thai farmers. He also reiterated the government's resolve to tackle obstacles and develop opportunities for its citizens, aiming to ensure they have fulfilling and prosperous futures.

 

By Krajangwit Johjit

 

Full story: NNT 2024-01-16

 

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What  utter  sheite, those that get  titles  will try and  sell it , those that dont wil try to pawn it, the rest  will pour  so many chemicals on them it  will be contaminated forever.

4 minutes ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

What  utter  sheite, those that get  titles  will try and  sell it , those that dont wil try to pawn it, the rest  will pour  so many chemicals on them it  will be contaminated forever.

So very true, stupid idea. I wonder how much the corrupt Land Department of Thailand is going to get for these handouts.l

Right man in charge.

No mention of when or even if the other unknown millions of farmers without title to the land on which they have slaved all their lives will receive their land title.

 

The current 25000 titles are referred to as 'a gesture'. Let's hope that's not the end of the matter.

and no mention anywhere as to how or to who you apply to to transfer your sor por kor in to a chanote.

So far this appears to be a highly selective process that is only applicable to a minuscule percentage of the rural and agricultural land in Thailand. Though this is likely to be beneficial to the landowners, my guess is that there is some ulterior motive, perhaps in the form of increasing the tax base, and eventually collecting land tax. 

11 hours ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

What  utter  sheite, those that get  titles  will try and  sell it , those that dont wil try to pawn it, the rest  will pour  so many chemicals on them it  will be contaminated forever.

Or more PM2.5 burning on the land.

Any bets on how fast these land deeds/titles end up in the hands of some unscrupulous politicians?

could they not add on chanote :  cannot be pawned to loansharks or banks? for family of xyz use only...

Poor landless farmers are happy but not the hard to please guests of the country. 

Seems he is just congratulating himself just a PR for him.