News Forum - Thai land dispute: Minister defends decision against court ruling

[Thaiger]

Deputy Interior Minister Songsak Thongsri defended a contentious decision by a land committee not to revoke land title documents for plots in Buriram’s Khao Kradong area. This decision comes despite a 2021 Supreme Court ruling that determined the land in question belongs to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). A dispute has arisen over 5,083 … …

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[ChrisS]

"He also addressed allegations of committee members being influenced by a notable figure in Buri Ram, asserting that the committee was appointed according to regulations, and any legal breaches would lead to accountability. Reports indicate that among the land documents under review, 12 title deeds covering 179 rai are linked to the Chidchob family. This prominent political clan owns several businesses on the land, including the Buriram International Circuit and a 32,600-seat football stadium, reported Bangkok Post."

Methinks the reasons for this decision are becoming very clear!