The Cabinet has opened the way to develop over 6,800 rai of agricultural land in Ang Thong Province by advancing the designation of land consolidation survey zones and establishing water and irrigation systems down to the farm plot level, aiming to raise production, increase income, and reduce risks for farmers.
On 25 August 2026, Captain Phatdarasmit Thongsaluaykorn, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the Cabinet approved in principle a draft Royal Decree to designate land consolidation survey zones in Sri Phran and Ban Phran subdistricts of Sa Wang Ha District, and Nong Mae Kai, Kham Yat, and Thang Phra subdistricts of Pho Thong District, Ang Thong Province. The decree aims to define areas for survey and land consolidation projects covering about 6,800 rai to ensure agricultural areas benefit fully from irrigation systems and infrastructure, thereby enhancing production efficiency and farmers' incomes.
Captain Phatdarasmit stated that the Cabinet approved the draft Royal Decree as proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. The key points include defining the areas in Sri Phran and Ban Phran subdistricts of Sa Wang Ha District, and Nong Mae Kai, Kham Yat, and Thang Phra subdistricts of Pho Thong District, Ang Thong Province, as land consolidation survey zones. This authorizes officials and those assisting them to enter and survey the areas designated for land consolidation projects and empowers the provincial land consolidation committee to consider using public land within these zones for land consolidation purposes.
The area to be surveyed covers approximately 6,800 rai. The land consolidation aims to develop agricultural land so that farmers benefit uniformly from irrigation projects and infrastructure, such as constructing irrigation canals, drainage ditches, and water conveyance channels at the farm plot level. This will improve agricultural efficiency, increase farmers' incomes, and reduce production and market risks, positively impacting the overall economy.
The Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office explained that designating these survey zones is a crucial step before implementing land consolidation projects. It will allow officials to enter the area to survey and prepare project implementation according to legal procedures. Simultaneously, the provincial land consolidation committee can consider utilizing public land within the survey zones for land consolidation under its authority.
According to official documents, this action aligns with the principles of the Land Consolidation for Agriculture Act of 2015, which aims for systematic agricultural land development. Relevant agencies have verified the accuracy of the area and the legal procedures and regulations involved.
After the Cabinet's approval in principle, the next steps include submitting the draft Royal Decree to the Office of the Council of State for examination before proceeding with the subsequent legal steps related to agricultural land consolidation.