District Officer Leads Oath Ceremony to End Village Eviction Dispute
Sop Moei District Officer led an oath‑drinking ceremony at Wat Saentong to end a dispute that had expelled seven families from Ban Huay Hiang based on a child’s dream. Officials, police, and villagers from both sides participated in the ritual, which aimed to restore justice and peace. The officer hopes the agreement will bring lasting harmony and lawful conduct to the community.
On October 9, 2026, Sop Moei District Officer Kamphan Mokethai, accompanied by Police Lt. Col. Nagon Srikanta, Subdistrict Mayor Pasakorn Lueananasan, Village Head Chatupol Sai Kusolapichon, and Social Development Officer Lieutenant Supachai Juiyen, took the opposing parties to Wat Saentong in Omkoi district, Chiang Mai Province. There, Abbot Phra Kru Sunthawiwapas performed the religious oath‑drinking ceremony so the parties could reconcile and live peacefully. Representatives of the group that had expelled the families—who originally cited a dream as their reason—joined with the accused side and the seven affected households in drinking the oath water as a heartfelt promise to abide by the agreement and cease the evictions, which officials said were both groundless and a breach of human rights. Also present as witnesses were Omkoi District Officer Preechaphon Poolthee, government officials, police, and villagers from both factions. Sop Moei District Officer Kamphan Mokethai said he hopes the ceremony will enable the two sides to live in harmony, obey the law, and bring lasting justice, happiness, and confidence to the community.
