The deadline relates to an arrest warrant in a case involving the World Peace Valley Khao Yai monastic retreat, which is encroaching into state-owned land in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Pak Chong district. Deputy national police chief Pol General Srivara Ransibrahamakul said the abbot has until the end of this month to turn himself in over a fresh arrest warrant concerning the World Peace Valley Khao Yai monastic retreat. Srivara also said that police was ready to provide supportive manpower to help the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) arrest the abbot. Prosecutors have also urged the DSI to arrest Phra Dhammachayo and another suspect, Sasithorn Chokprasit, before the statute of limitations for the 2009 crime expires in 2024. He said that since the abbot faced an arrest warrant, he should testify so the prosecutors can consider his side of the story.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 24, 2016 18:03 UTC