Challenges
According to the Bangkok Post the recent issues in Thailand have a lot to do with the political divisions trying to undermine the AOP. The lack of unity among the poor poses a major obstacle in the battle to a more democratic society. In the 21st century, political divisions in Thailand have weakened the movements of the Assembly of the Poor. In order for the NGO to stay in a positive direction the Bangkok Post states they must focused on;
- Natural resources
- Protection of local people's rights to manage those resources
- They also to need to move certain issues to the forefront of their political voice.
- Community rights
- An aggressive tax rate on land holdings
- Establishment of a land development fund
- Fair land distribution
The rural farmers and peasants need to form a foundation of community rights that is the constitution of how they country should run. They need to do this to enhance the future of Thailand and it rank in the global economy and that of a developing nation.
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