Guidelines for Controlling Land Rights Following Land Reform

Authors

  • Asst.Prof.Dr.Satchawat Ruengkankun Lecturer in Law, Faculty of Law, Ramkhamhaeng University.

Keywords:

Rights Control, Land Reform, Agriculture

Abstract

The purpose of this research paper is to examine theories and conceptions related to land reform in order to guarantee efficient law enforcement, to comprehend the intent and rationale behind restrictions on land rights in land reform domains, and to provide rules for efficient management of land rights resulting from reform.

According to the study, it was found that because farmers who received or transferred property were not required by law to utilize the land exclusively for agricultural purposes, the control over land rights was ineffective in limiting how farmers used the land. Nonetheless, farmers were permitted by law to utilize the land for other purposes, such as community areas and other activities. Currently, the land is utilized for commercial and financial gain.

The author recommends amending section 39 of the Agricultural Land Reform Act, B.E. 2518 (1975), to clarify the identities of the land transferor and transferee and to impose harsher penalties on those who violate the restrictions. This ought to involve utilizing more legal tools, like city planning and tax regulations, among others. To address the issue of controlling land rights, land purchase contracts should also be modified to provide specific consequences in the event of a contract violation.

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Published

2024-06-28

How to Cite

Ruengkankun, Satchawat. “Guidelines for Controlling Land Rights Following Land Reform”. Law and Local Society Journal 8, no. 1 (June 28, 2024): 25–50. accessed January 2, 2026. https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/llsj/article/view/268067.

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