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Minerals Act Section 53 — Prathanbat (mining licence)
Minerals Act (พระราชบัญญัติแร่) — Section 53.
Plain-English Summary
Three tiers (Type 1 small / Type 2 medium / Type 3 large) with progressively stricter requirements.
Official Text
Official Thai text at the Royal Gazette / Office of the Council of State. Translation summary only.
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Minerals Act
พระราชบัญญัติแร่ · B.E. 2560 (2017)
The Minerals Act B.E. 2560 (2017) consolidates Thai mineral regulation, replacing earlier legislation. The Department of Primary Industries and Mines administers concessions and licensing. Strengthened environmental impact assessment and community-consultation requirements.
The summary above is a plain-English educational paraphrase of Section 53 of the Minerals Act. It is not an authoritative translation. For the binding Thai text, consult the Royal Gazette or the Office of the Council of State. Educational use only — not a substitute for advice from a Thai-qualified lawyer.
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