Thai – 2nd – Extractive

By Leonie | 7. April 2026

Chapter 3
3.2 Action Plan on Community, Land, Natural Resources and Environment
3.2.5 Action Plan and Indicators
Duty of State

No.IssuesConnections to UNGPsProject/activityResponsible AgenciesTime frame (2023-2027)IndicatorsIn Compliance with National Strategy / 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan / SDGs/ UNGPs.
1Developing, improving and amending relevant laws, rules, regulations, and policies and measures11.4 Review, improve, amend and propose draft laws, rules, regulations, and measures relating to the management of mineral resources, including license issuance and zoning of mining areas to facilitate public participation and determine areas where community feedback reflecting the impact of the business is required.*Main Agencies – Ministry of Industry2023-2027Reviewed, improved, proposed and amended laws, regulations and related measures.– The National Strategy on Public Sector Rebalancing and Development – The 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, Milestone 8, 11, 13 – SDG 13, 14, 15 – UNGPs Article 1, 3, 4, 5, 7
2Public Participation and Development of Community Potential Processes12.2 Promote community forest management to solve the issue of coexistence between the forest and the forest dweller communities, including expediting the preparation of a law issued under the Community Forest Act.*Main Agencies – Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
3Environmental and Health Impact Assessment13.4 Strengthen the current environmental impact and safety assessment process, especially in the context of large-scale development projects and other high-risk projects: such as infrastructure, mining and energy projects. Consider the feasibility for implementing compulsory Human Right Due Diligence.Main Agencies – Ministry of Transport – Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment -Ministry of Energy (Department of Mineral Fuels) – Ministry of Industry (Department of Industrial Works and the Department of Primary Industries and Mines) – Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center Supporting Agencies – Ministry of Justice (Rights and Liberties Protection Department) – Ministry of Transport – Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment – Ministry of Energy – Ministry of Industry