A Counterclaim in the Ring: Lawyer Aun Sues Supachai Over False Accusations in Khao Krachong Land Title Case
Lawyer Aun has filed a counterclaim against Bhumjaithai legal advisor Supachai Jaisamut for false accusations after a court dismissed Supachai's original defamation case related to disputed Khao Krachong land titles in Buriram province.
Lawyer Aun has filed a counterclaim against Supachai Jaisamut, the legal advisor of the Bhumjaithai Party, for filing false charges and making false statements, after a criminal court dismissed defamation charges related to the Khao Krachong land issue. A hearing on the merits of the case is scheduled for September 7, 2025.
On June 29, 2025, at the Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road, Pattaraphong Suphaksa, known as Lawyer Aun from Buriram, filed a counterclaim against Supachai for the charges of filing false accusations and making false statements in court.
Pattaraphong explained that he filed the counterclaim in response to Supachai's original lawsuit against him for defamation. The original matter stemmed from the former Pheu Thai government's policy to revoke land titles at Khao Krachong totaling 5,083 rai. A legal team representing residents held a press conference where villagers and government agencies from Buriram province confirmed that the policy could not be implemented.
Pattaraphong stated that he raised questions about this matter and created video clips. He also filed a complaint with the DSI (Department of Special Investigation) and publicly challenged Supachai to bring evidence to the discussion for the benefit of the public. This prompted Supachai to file the defamation case against him at the Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road.
Pattaraphong further stated that Supachai's defamation case involved false statements on key points, which Pattaraphong considered legally unfounded. The court ultimately dismissed the case at the preliminary hearing stage beginning in early 2025. Therefore, Pattaraphong filed a counterclaim against Supachai for filing false charges and making false statements.
The evidence submitted to the court today includes the original complaint, the statement of false allegations, and key excerpts from the court's dismissal order.
The Criminal Court registered the case under number Tha. 1826/2569 and scheduled a preliminary hearing on September 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM.
