SRT denies postponing DSI meeting on Khao Kradong land dispute

This followed reports that SRT had postponed its planned complaint regarding the illegal occupation of SRT land at Khao Kradong in Mueang district, originally scheduled for 2.00pm on September 4.

According to reports, SRT had authorised its legal department to submit documents and evidence to the DSI’s investigation team, with the intention of filing a criminal complaint against the individuals and government officials involved in the illegal occupation of the land in question. 

However, SRT later announced the delay without specifying the reason for the postponement.

The DSI’s investigative team has found evidence suggesting that certain individuals and SRT officials were involved in the illegal occupation of the land.

 As a result, SRT, being the aggrieved party, was advised to file a formal complaint. Should SRT fail to proceed with the complaint, it may be seen as neglecting its legal duties.

In light of this, the DSI plans to send another letter to SRT requesting them to file the complaint. If SRT continues to ignore the request, a meeting will be convened by the investigation team to consider taking legal action against SRT executives.

Those involved in the land dispute will also be called in for questioning to investigate potential support for the illegal occupation, with further legal steps to follow.

SRT confirms no delay in DSI meeting on Khao Kradong case

SRT later clarified that reports stating the organisation had postponed its meeting with the DSI were "false" and confirmed that the scheduled meeting remains set for 1.30pm on September 5.

According to the statement, the DSI's Natural Resources and Environmental Division sent an official letter to SRT on September 1, inviting the organisation to provide a statement as the complainant regarding the alleged mismanagement of the Khao Kradong land, which is considered national public property.

The case concerns individuals who may have failed in their duty to protect the land, allowing others to illegally occupy it.

An SRT source confirmed that the department had received the invitation and that the meeting is still scheduled for Friday, as originally stated in the DSI's letter.

Therefore, SRT will proceed as planned, without any delay, in line with the legal process for the benefit of the country, the source concluded.

Phumtham says Khao Kradong issue will vanish if Anutin becomes PM

Before SRT issued its statement, Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai commented on the indefinite delay, stating that the issue was less significant than the process of electing a new government.

When asked by reporters about the impact of a potential government change, Phumtham said, “If Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, becomes prime minister, the Khao Kradong issue will be gone forever.”

When pressed further on whether this meant the land would not be returned to state ownership, Phumtham firmly stated, “I will make sure this happens as planned.”