The Action Research on the Legal Execution Procedure of Non-Executable Property Clearance Measures

Abstract

According to the legal execution statistics, the Legal Execution Department, Thailand, has a total of 18,585 remaining items that have been held up for sale at legal execution auctions over 10 years. The aim of this research is to carry out a pilot test on non-executable property clearance measures for substantial management and execution procedures. The action research was performed under 4 types of individual designed models. To test the feasibility of each model, a trial of the non-executable property clearance measure was implemented in 10 targeted areas in Bangkok and other provinces. This approach can define problems within each model and lead to proper implementation in real practice recognized by organizations and stakeholders. The results showed that the execution procedure of non-executable property clearance measures through this action research delivers a success model while some prototypes can be extended to other areas. Recommendations for improving nonexecutable property clearance applications include issuing ministerial regulations for special measures. A special service unit responsible for proactive property clearance measures should be established. An area-based integrating team to handle this property is encouraged. In addition, the rights of information access to private land cadastral surveys from both the debtor and stakeholders should be considered by the Official Information Commission.