Chumphon Municipality Mayor Threatens Legal Action Against Critics Over Land Bridge Support Banners
Chumphon Mayor threatens legal action against social media critics of banners supporting the Chumphon-Ranong Land Bridge project, claiming they defame him while insisting the municipality has no financial stake in the infrastructure initiat
Chumphon Municipality Mayor Srichai Veeranorpanich has vowed to pursue legal action against all social media comments defaming him in connection with the installation of banners supporting the Chumphon-Ranong Land Bridge project. Following criticism on social media regarding the placement of support banners for the "Chumphon-Ranong Connecting Two Seas" Land Bridge project in Chumphon Municipality, the mayor stated that the issue has both supporters and opponents, urging residents not to worry. He emphasized that he cannot restrict either side from expressing their views, as both supporters and critics have democratic rights to voice their opinions. The mayor explained that an unidentified person requested permission to install the banners, which were intended solely to communicate information about the Land Bridge project—a government-level policy—to keep Chumphon residents informed. He stressed this does not imply that the municipality or city administration has any financial stake in the project, reiterating that he personally has no vested interest. However, the mayor recently posted on his personal Facebook, stating: "Whoever writes or comments defaming my banners and causing me harm, I will take legal action against every single person."
