I believe that what we have found for sea gypsies to present to the court will help them reclaim their rights," he said.
The DSI had similarly helped sea gypsies in other areas including Phangnga province, as well as Lipe and Phi Phi islands, Pol Lt Col Prawut said.
Baron World Trade Co, claiming to have legally obtained the land's title deeds, is developing villas on the plot. Construction work started on Tuesday, leading to a protest and eventually a confrontation and attacks on sea gypsies on Wednesday.
Negotiations are now planned at the site and representatives of the National Human Rights Commission will visit the area next Tuesday.