BJT minister backs dept in SRT land row

Nearby “influencer” is responsible for the plots.

A property commission decision to not withdraw land subject documents issued for plots of land in the Khao Kradong district of Buri Ram was defended by Deputy Interior Minister Songsak Thongsri monday.

Despite the Supreme Court’s 2021 ruling that the land belongs to the State Railway of Thailand ( SRT), the decision was made.

Land plots spanning 5, 083 rai in the Khao Kradong area of the Muang district are at the heart of the conflict between the SRT and the Department of Land ( DoL ). The SRT is attempting to regain its territory, accusing the DoL of being dishonest because it has issued area papers to people who have occupied the area without permission.

The DoL and the road agency were instructed to work together to observe Khao Kradong’s borders, which the Central Administrative Court also ruled in favor of.

Eventually, the DoL set up a committee to consider the issue under Section 61 of the Land Code.

It was revealed last week that the land committee unanimously resolved not to revoke the land documents, and the Do L’s director-general acknowledged the decision.

This has raised questions about whether a Supreme Court decision may be overturned by an administrative attempt.

Mr. Songsak, a minister from the partnership Bhumjaithai Party, said he is not taking sides in the land dispute and that both the SRT and the general public are unaware of certain facts.

He claimed that it is important to examine the Supreme Court’s decision to decide whether it applies to all or just the parties to the property debate.

He argued that the SRT could challenge the Do L’s decision, but that the land committee currently lacks strong, clear evidence to persuade the land committee to revoke the land’s title documents.

He downplayed criticism of some committee members ‘ connections to a powerful figure in Buri Ram, saying the council was appointed in accordance with the rules and that they would be held accountable if they violated any laws.

The Chidchob home, a strong political community with various businesses on the area, including the Buriram International Circuit and a 32, 600-seat sports stadium, is said to be the owner of 12 of the land documents to be examined, totaling 179 rai.

Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong also stated yesterday that the SRT must take additional steps in addition to the property agency’s choice.

According to the determination, the SRT presented the Supreme Court with a map in 1996 in accordance with a municipal council resolution on property encroachment to address issues raised by the Assembly of the Poor.

The committee decided not to withdraw the property title granted by the DoL because the chart is different from the one attached to a royal edict enacted in 1921 regarding the purchase of land for the northern rail system.