Trespassing charges will no longer be brought against recipients of land in reform zones

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra promises farmers will no longer face legal action for trespassing now nationwide land surveys have already been completed.

Pol. Lt. Col. Thaksin handed Sor Por Kor (สปก) 4-01 land certificates issued for land in reform zones to occupants yesterday.

The Prime Minister said recipients of the land papers needed not be worried about being sued for alleged encroachment as the government now has a map that clearly designates land reform zones.

He said farmers can use the land documents in signing contract farming with private firms or as collaterals under the asset-to-capital conversion project.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 08 July 2006

So now we know where you are, we will ignore the fact that you are trespassing..........................

How did he ever get to be Prime Minister?

ask ando and lukamar - according to them he is a very smart man .....

this is just some sort of weird vote buying exercise.

Farmers renting land in forest reserves can join the asset-to-capital conversion scheme in 2007

Farmers who rent the land in 13 forest reserves covering 1.5 million rai will next year be able to use their rent contracts to borrow money from financial institutions under the asset-to-capital conversion scheme.

Eligible borrowers, however, must be members of land rent cooperatives set up by the Cooperatives Promotion Department. The Royal Forest Department will issue them rent papers for use as collateral.

Mr. Boonsong Panichkan (บุญส่ง พาณิชการ), the Director of the Cooperatives Establishment and Promotion Office, said farmers will have access to capitals and also a chance to attend various occupational training courses.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 12 July 2006