Buriram: The Land Committee has issued a summons for the Interior Minister and Transport Minister to provide explanations regarding the ongoing Khao Kradong land issue. Mr. Poonsak Chanchampi, a party-list MP from the Prachachon Party and chairman of the House of Representatives' Committee on Land, Natural Resources and Environment, announced that a meeting has been scheduled for November 27th. The main agenda is to address the legal complications surrounding the Khao Kradong land dispute in Buriram Province. The committee aims to assess the legal framework under which the Land Department established a committee to consider the revocation of the land title deed following a court ruling. They seek clarity on the committee's authority to halt or postpone the revocation process, despite a clear court directive for the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and the Land Department to proceed. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Poonsak emphasized the importance of having the Interior and Transport Ministers attend the m eeting, as they head the relevant agencies and can provide crucial insight into the operations of both the Land Department and the SRT. The committee is particularly interested in learning about the SRT's strategy, whether it involves legal actions or other measures to reclaim the land for the state. Mr. Poonsak further highlighted the necessity of returning the disputed land, currently occupied by private businesses, to the state. He stressed the urgency of expediting the process, noting that while the court has ruled in favor of the SRT, individually litigating each land plot could be time-consuming. He advocated for a swift resolution to enable the SRT to negotiate with the private sector for leasing or other revenue-generating activities for the state. Additionally, Mr. Poonsak pointed out the need to investigate potential violations or abuse of power within the process, especially concerning the establishment of the Land Department's committee. The inquiry will focus on the committee's composition, rel ationships, and transparency. He warned against allowing the issue to fade into obscurity without proactive measures, recalling past instances where similar matters were quietly contested. Mr. Poonsak concluded that once comprehensive information is gathered, the findings will be presented to the government and Prime Minister Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra. He suggested that problematic legal issues might necessitate legislative amendments, such as canceling non-transparent land title deeds and revising land laws to prevent future disputes.
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