The group said.their demand stems from what they perceive as a blatant deprivation of their rights to land for farming and living.
Led by Somphak Thongkaew, the villagers submitted a formal request addressed to Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat, urging for redress and protection.
The request was received by Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong, joined by Chinthep Kanghae, head of the Khao Phra Thaeo Non-Hunting Area.
The Khao Phra Thaeo Non-Hunting Area is a wildlife and plant protected area under the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
Ms Somphak explained that a survey carried out by the Office of Conservation Area Administration Region 5 in Nakhon Sri Thammarat has resulted in the redrawing of the boundaries of the Khao Phra Thaeo Non-Hunting Area, in Tambon Thepkrasattri.
The new boundaries had unjustly stripped the villagers of their agricultural land rights, which were verified under a Cabinet resolution issued on June 30, 1998, she said.
Vice Governor Adul assured Ms Somphak and the accompanying villagers that the issue had been brought to the attention of the highest levels of authority in the province.
Officials are currently conducting an inspection to ascertain the extent of the harm suffered by the villagers, he said.
If found eligible, compensation will be provided in accordance with existing rules and laws, V/Gov Adul noted..
The villagers vowed to monitor the progress closely, hopeful for a swift resolution to their plight.