ค Abstract Objectives of the research on “Linkage between community rights and natural resources and environment under the Thai Constitution B. E. 2560” are studying connection between the community rights and the natural resources and environment according to international obligation on human rights and regional good practices; analyzing and synthesizing principles relating to natural resources and environment as prescribed in the Constitution B . E. 2560 comparing to recent Constitutions; and proposing guideline for acknowledging the community rights in connection with the natural resources and environment under the Thai Con stitution B.E. 2560 with participation of stakeholders. Such guideline will be used for promoting rights of person and community in managing, maintaining and exploiting the natural resources, environment and biological diversity in balanced and sustainable way, as mentioned in the Constitution B. E. 2560. The guideline will also help supporting the function of the Office of the National Human Right Commission of Thailand in investigating and monitoring human rights situation relevant to the issues on community rights and environment.