Thai – 2nd – SEZs

By Leonie | 1. May 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.IssuesConnection s to UNGPsProject/ActivityResponsible AgencyTime-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 measures11.2 Review, improve, amend and propose draft laws, rules, regulations, and measures related to land management, including those concerning the conservation and allocation of land, tourism policies, urban planning and special economic zoning policies in accordance with human rights principles. This involves considering the rights and use of land to cover the social, economic, environmental dimensions of the area.Main Agencies – Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation) – Ministry of Interior – Ministry of Industry (Department of Industrial Works) – The Land Bank Administration Institute (Public organisation) – Office of the National Land Policy2023-2027Reviewed, improved, proposed and amended laws, regulations and related measures.– The National Strategy on Eco-Friendly Development and Growth – The 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, Milestone 1, 8, 13 – SDG 13, 14, 15 – UNGPs Article 1, 3, 5, 7
4Special Economic Zones14.1 Disclose information about the areas affected by the project implementation and the urban planning in the Special Economic Zones area, including the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Land allocation in such areas must be considered based on the potential of land use, while ensuring the public participation, especially from the stakeholders and communities that may be affected.Main Agencies – Ministry of Transport – Eastern Economic Corridor Thailand – Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council Supporting Agency – Ministry of Interior2023-2027– Implement public communication activities/project to disclose information before, during and after the project for public access, including information on the allocation of land use zoning plans. – Added channels for disseminating information on the project to keep the public, especially the stakeholders, informed. – Number of public hearings in areas affected by the project(s), and discussions to resolve the current disputes.– National Strategy on Public Sector Rebalancing and Development – The 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, Milestone 8,13 – SDG 9, 11, 13, 14, 15 – UNGPs Article 1, 3, 4, 5,7
4Special Economic Zone1, 34.2 Consider appropriate measures for land expropriation. This includes reviewing or revoking areas that did not have proper consultation and consideration of fair and appropriate compensation affected individuals in disputed areas, taking into account the damage to the livelihoods from forced evictions, and the opportunity cost incurred. This is applicable to any land rights holders in any land title classification.**Main Agencies – Ministry of Transport – Ministry of Interior2023-2027– Reviewed the appropriate measures for the expropriation of land. – Determined the criteria for compensation and fair remedy by consulting with those affected. – Launched solution measures for grievances that have occurred.– The National Strategy on Eco-Friendly Development and Growth – The National Strategy on Public Sector Rebalancing and Development – The 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, Milestone 1, 8 – SDG 11, 13, 14, 15, 16 – UNGPs Article 1, 3, 4, 5, 7
4Special Economic Zone1, 34.3 Initiate measures urging the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to observe the highest standards on good governance and UNGPs. specific agencies to be responsible for solving human rights violations occurring in the area.*Main Agencies – Eastern Economic Corridor Thailand – Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council2023-2027– Developed guidelines/meas ures/policy statements urging the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to observe the highest standards of governance and UNGPs. – Delegated responsible agencies to coordinate and resolve human rights violations– The National Strategy on Eco-Friendly Development and Growth – The National Strategy on Public Sector Rebalancing and Development. – The 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, Milestone 1, 8, and 13 – SDG 11, 13, 14, 15, and 16 – UNGPs Article 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7