The "Citizen-State" Land Readjustment Project to Improve Cities

     Undeveloped lands within communities have accumulated as a long-standing issue, originating from unregulated and uncoordinated urban development. Consequently, the state has organized a land readjustment project aimed at enhancing these areas, resolving the issue of idle lands, reducing disparities, increasing land value, and stimulating economic growth to foster sustainable city improvements.

     The land readjustment project for area development promotes partnerships for city development between citizens and the state. Land readjustment can be conducted with the cooperation of landowners, with the state providing support, using a citizen-state collaborative development principle. Participating lands in the project will be adjusted into a new land layout, improving the utility and attractiveness of the land. In communities or areas where land readjustment has been applied, necessary and standard infrastructure and amenities will be provided, including roads, water supply, electricity, telecommunication, drainage system, schools, public parks, playgrounds, exercise facilities, shops, and so on. There will also be an appropriate proportion of open space, enhancing the quality of life and increasing land value. As of April 2023, there have been 67 projects undertaken across 53 provinces, aiming to have at least one project per province.

     The land readjustment project for area development represents a successful step towards city development via citizen-state collaboration. It drives the transformation of idle lands into accessible and useful areas, reduces disparities, enhances land value, stimulates economic growth, and allows for systematic and effective city development according to urban plans. Landowners maintain their land rights, benefitting both the owners and surrounding communities. If landowners wish to participate in the project, they can contact any provincial offices of the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning, as well as local administrative organizations overseeing the area across the country.

Data updated on May 25, 2023
Source: The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning
Tel. +66 2201 8000