Sea-gypsy cemeteries in Koh Lanta found to be encroached
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The PM's Office Committee, which has been assigned to help the sea-gypsy community get land and housing, went to inspect four sea-gypsy cemeteries in Krabi's Koh Lanta district yesterday following complaints that the community was facing eviction and laws
Committee chairman General Surin Pikulthong, who led the visit Tuesday, said the land dispute stemmed from cemeteries having unclear boundaries and some investors intruding into the cemeteries by five to 10 metres.
So far, the district’s land officials and related agencies have inspected, done a boundary survey and pinned territory markers as well as put signs informing the public of the cemeteries’ area to prevent further encroachment, he said.
As for the alleged intrusion, related agencies are checking on the land-right documents to determine their legitimacy. He said a resolution should be made in seven days and tabled at the committee’s next meeting.
