25/11/2025
State Railway of Thailand (SRT)’s Legal Team Appears in Buri Ram Court for First Hearing in Khao Kradong Land Dispute Case — After Over 700 Rai of Land Already Filed, Including Plots Linked to Politicians
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https://www.khaosod.co.th/around-thailand/news_10033243
BURIRAM — November 24, 2025, 09:00 AM
On November 24, 2025 Mr. Phattharaphong Supaksorn, also known as “Lawyer Un Buriram,” together with local residents, and villager representatives arrived at the entrance of the Buriram Provincial Court to show moral support for the State Railway of Thailand’s (SRT) legal team as the court held the first hearing in the long-running “Khao Kradong” land dispute.
Meanwhile, Mr. Rungwit Chantrakul, representing the SRT legal team, said the agency has now filed lawsuits to revoke 83 land title deeds issued over SRT property, covering more than 700 rai. The cases involve both private individuals and corporate entities — including figures connected to politics. However, he emphasized that the team has no worries or concerns, as all actions are based strictly on evidences and legal procedures.
“We are confident in the SRT’s evidence. The SRT must proceed with revoking all overlapping land title deeds to confirm that the entire 5,083-rai area rightfully belongs to the State Railway of Thailand,”
said Rungwit.
He further stressed that the SRT is not targeting politicians specifically; instead, it is pursuing legal action against anyone who holds land rights overlapping SRT property. The agency is prioritizing large plots exceeding 10 rai or those used for commercial purposes. Smaller residential plots occupied by local villagers will be dealt with afterward, once major cases are resolved.
Mr. Rungwit added that some residents have already acknowledged that the land they occupy belongs to the SRT and wish to regularize their use legally.
• Those who hold overlapping land title deeds can request the Land Department to revoke those documents.
• Those who have no title documents but have lived on the land for many years may apply for a lease agreement with the SRT following official procedures.
If the SRT has no development plans for the area, leasing will be permitted.
Meanwhile, Lawyer Un said he and local and villager representatives came to encourage the SRT legal team and follow up on the case progress, as it has drawn nationwide attention. According to information he received, the lawsuits filed so far represent less than 10% of all 5,083 plots currently held or titled over SRT land.
He also raised concerns about potential political interference:
“If any SRT executives or individuals attempt to use their power to interfere, obstruct, or halt this process, I warn them clearly that they could face Section 157 charges,”
he said, referring to the law governing misconduct by public officials.
He concluded with a firm declaration: “I, Lawyer Un Buriram — the ‘Khao Kradong Enforcer’ — am fully prepared to push this case forward to the very end.”
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