Vice Governor Adul was assigned by Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn to attend a seminar marking the fifth anniversary of the National Land Policy Council (NLPC) at The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam in Bangkok on Wednesday (May 20).
The event, held under the theme ‘5 Years of NLPC: Building Land Security Towards Economic, Social, and Environmental Opportunities’, was presided over by Deputy Prime Minister Songsak Thongsri, who also serves as chairman of the NLPC.
During the seminar, Phuket Province received an honorary award for its Provincial Sub-Committee for Verification of State Land Rights, also known as the Provincial Land Management Committee, in recognition of its work in driving land management operations effectively and delivering concrete results.
Officials said the award honoured agencies and working groups that have played significant roles in resolving land issues and improving the management of state land nationwide.
Mr Songsak said the National Land Management Committee, together with agencies at the central, regional and local levels, has continued to push forward policies on land and soil resource management, particularly in allocating land for farming communities, resolving overlapping state land boundaries and verifying land rights on state land.
He described the work as a key mechanism in reducing inequality, creating land security and improving the quality of life for people across the country.
Mr Songsak also highlighted the operational concept of ‘One Land, One Law’ or ‘One Area, One Responsible Agency’, which aims to create greater unity in land management while reducing disputes through transparent, fair and scientifically based land-rights verification processes.
The seminar also served as a platform to present the results of the NLPC’s work over the past five years and to facilitate exchanges of knowledge and experience among participating agencies.
Activities included award presentations, academic seminars and exhibitions showcasing land management innovations and products from community-based land management projects, reflecting efforts to promote sustainable economic, social and environmental stability.