Interior Ministry probes official over alleged forest land sale in Nakhon Nayok
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Thailand's Interior Ministry has set up a fact-finding committee to investigate a senior official accused of selling reserved forest land in Nakhon Nayok to a TV presenter's husband, Permanent Secretary Unsit Sampuntharat said on October 28. He expects findings within seven days; wrongdoing would be punished under the law.
Why it matters
The case concerns alleged encroachment on reserved forest land, which the report says cannot legally be sold or transferred, and involves a senior Interior Ministry official.
What's next
The Interior Ministry's committee is expected to finish its investigation within seven days, according to the permanent secretary.
Key dates
- October 27, 2026The TV presenter held a press conference denying involvement in owning the disputed land.
- October 28, 2026The Interior Ministry announced a fact-finding committee to investigate the official's alleged involvement in the sale.
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