MP Candidate Reveals State Officials Threatening Forest Residents with Land Seizure

Phnom Pho Kaew, parliamentary candidate for Kanchanaburi District 5, Number 2 from Pheu Thai Party, posted a message on his personal Facebook page stating: 'There are widespread rumors that state officials are intimidating villagers in forest areas, warning that if the election leadership loses, they will seize the residents' land. I call for an investigation into the truth of these claims.' Phnom added that anyone with information about civil servants who are not maintaining political neutrality should privately message him, affirming 'I will not allow dark powers to harass and threaten villagers.'