PUBLISHED: 5 Sep 2024 at 05: 02
The new secretary of natural sources and environment, Chalermchai Sri-on, has been contacted by the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation to inquire about his alleged custody of 120 ray of state land.
The base emphasized that those in charge of overseeing natural resources has disqualify themselves from any participation in the possession of state land, according to media reports.
Mr Chalermchai, head of the Democrat Party, was lately appointed secretary, prompting extensive criticism among representatives who will now serve under him.
For a 120 ray area, Mr. Chalermchai declared his goods, including Phor Bor Tor 5 land, as a tax payment record that local authorities did not take into account when awarding legitimate ownership rights in 2008.
He did not declare his ownership of this area when he assumed the position of labour secretary in 2010.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission ( NACC ) is reportedly investigating this case, as well as the holdings of 20 other politicians.
Panudet Kerdmali, the foundation’s leader, told the media on Wednesday that it is necessary to emphasise the need for accountability and for leaders to avoid any engagement with state property holdings, especially in forest areas.
” I learned that the incoming government under Ms. Paetongtarn has very stringent criteria for each minister’s credentials. Therefore, I request this matter been considered thoroughly”, he said.
According to a cause from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation, Phor Bor Tor 5 is basically a local tax pay document that does not confer ownership rights.
The source claimed that the source’s claim that the land is still considered state property and that this method of tax collection has been abolished due to the illegal encroachment of national forest reserves.
Meanwhile, Democrat secretary-general Dech-it Khaothong, the new deputy public health minister, responded to criticism related to Tedy Teow Wooi Huat, a Malaysian accused of leading a fraud syndicate who has been extradited from Thailand to China.
Mr. Dech-it claimed that there was no proof to support accusations of moral misconduct against him.