Bangkok: Mr. Supachai Jaisamut, a party-list MP and legal representative of the Bhumjaithai Party, has clarified that the land owned by Chai Chidchob is unrelated to the Khao Kradong land case involving 5,083 rai. The case concerns lawsuits filed by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) against landowners. Supachai emphasized the need to await court decisions without generalizing based on Supreme Court rulings.
According to Thai News Agency, Supachai outlined the specifics of the Khao Kradong land case, highlighting that the legal issues pertain to the civil cases initiated by the SRT against numerous landowners, totaling 5,083 rai. He explained that previous court rulings against 35 individuals do not apply to the remaining 995 landowners, who hold legitimate land ownership documents issued by the government. These cases are distinct, with differing facts and arguments.
Supachai further elaborated on the administrative aspects of the case, noting that the Central Administrative Court had previously ruled on procedural matters involving the SRT and the Department of Land. The court directed the Department of Land to investigate the validity of the land title documents, but the SRT could not produce maps to confirm its land boundaries. Consequently, the Department of Land did not revoke the land titles, leading to an ongoing appeal by the SRT to the Supreme Administrative Court.
He also addressed comments made by Pol. Col. Tawee Sodsong, suggesting that Tawee's views were incorrect. Supachai stated that there is no evidence that the SRT land was restricted, and that government land acquisition requires legal procedures, which were not followed in this case. Supachai emphasized that the issuance of land title deeds was done with the knowledge of the SRT and without any objections at the time.
In discussing the land associated with Chai Chidchob, Supachai clarified that the land in question was used for practical purposes related to the railway and was not part of the disputed 5,083 rai. He criticized the media for creating misunderstandings and threatened legal action against those who defame the Bhumjaithai Party, including media outlets.
Supachai also refuted claims made by Pol. Gen. Seripisut Temiyaves regarding the arrest of Newin Charnvirakul, insisting no such arrest took place. He warned of legal action against Seripisut and others making false claims, underscoring his intent to protect the party's reputation against misinformation.