Mr Phairot, however, said the panel's probe of Farm Chokchai's alleged encroachment still asked why no objection was made when the title deeds were issued on the 10 plots. This is believed to be a result of the unlawful issuance of title deeds between 2001 and 2005, according to the source. The initial investigation found about 6m-8m of public road was included in 10 plots owned by Farm Chokchai, consistent with claims by some villagers and local leaders, he said. Farm Chokchai owns over 200 plots of land covering more than 3,000 rai near the border of Khao Yai National Park, said a source. The results of a preliminary investigation showed the ranch's land does include the public road, said Phairot Buanuam, an official with the Nakhon Ratchasima land office.

Source: Bangkok Post July 15, 2016 01:07 UTC