Deal #9493

Thailand
Created at
2022-06-23
Last update
2024-02-12
Last full update
2024-02-12

Names of communities / indigenous peoples affected

Name of community
Tha Praya,
Baan Perng,
Bang Phra
Comment on communities / indigenous peoples affected
Within the 3-km radius of the Project Area are 17 villages in Sub-Districts Bang Phra, Baan Perng, and Tha Praya No IP impacts were reported on account of the project and its associated facilities

Recognition status of community land tenure

Recognition status of community land tenure
Community traditional or customary rights recognized by government

Consultation of local community

Community consultation
Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)
Comment on consultation of local community
The 2 interviewed village heads reported that they were regularly communicated on project information by LLG. Parents, teachers, and the school principal from the local school shared that they were regularly communicated by the BCPG representative responsible for CSR programs. When asked if there have been complaints about the Project, all groups interviewed said they are unaware of any complaints, adding that there is a good relationship with the Project staff and open communication channels with different staff members.

How did the community react?

Community reaction
Consent
Comment on community reaction
Based on interviews with the 2 village heads, there have been no complaints about these transactions. The site visit and consultations with stakeholder including selected land parcels did not report any legacy or concurrent risks associated with the sale/purchase of land.

Presence of land conflicts

Presence of land conflicts
No
Comment on presence of land conflicts
After LLG purchased these land parcels, an informal verbal agreement was made with the previous landowners that they may continue to use the peripheries of LLG land for agriculture. This is more of a good will measure with a reassurance/commitment from land users to stop using lands when the project requires it for its activities. The Project Area is demarcated using marked poles at its boundaries

Displacement of people

Displacement of people
No
Comment on displacement of people
No Involuntary Resettlement impacts were reported on account of the project and its associated facilities.

Materialized benefits for local communities

Materialized benefits for local communities
Education, Roads, Financial support
Comment on materialized benefits for local communities
Beyond CSR programs, onsite interviews pointed to community satisfaction regarding road improvement and increased employment from Project activities.