Protesters from the #SaveThapLan movement directly confronted Thailand’s Natural Resources and Environment Minister, Suchart Chomklin, at Parliament on Tuesday. The demonstration stemmed from a government plan to remove 155,865 rai (approximately 62,346 acres) of land from Thap Lan National Park’s protected status. The #SaveThapLan campaign has garnered significant public support, collecting over 900,000 signatures against the proposed boundary changes. Minister Suchart accepted a petition from the protesters as debate surrounding the land removal intensifies. The government is defending the plan, but details of their rationale remain limited. The protest highlights growing concerns over environmental protection and land management policies in Thailand. The situation underscores a conflict between conservation efforts and potential development or agricultural interests.