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Govt to 'ensure justice' over land spat

Sea gypsies travel in their boats along the shore of Koh Lipe on Dec 15. They have urged the government to solve a land dispute after a private firm closed off access from their village to the sea, a school, a hospital and a graveyard.  (Photo: Satun Public Relations Office)

The government has vowed to ensure justice over land disputes faced by sea gypsy residents living on Koh Lipe in Satun province, PM's Office Minister Anucha Nakhasai said.

Speaking after chairing a meeting of a committee set up to solve the problem, Mr Anucha said the committee will take a proactive approach towards solving the disputes and committee members will visit the island to gather information regarding the disagreements surrounding land ownership there.

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