Family Claims Ownership of Disputed Temple Land in Khon Kaen
A family in Khon Kaen is claiming ownership of land occupied by Pa Adulyaram temple, asserting that conditions tied to a 1990 donation were never fulfilled and the property should have reverted to heirs after the original donor's death in 1
A land dispute involving Pa Adulyaram temple in Khon Kaen remains unresolved as heirs claim ownership of the property and pursue a new title deed with authorities. Police are investigating the blockade of the temple's entrance and exit after multiple individuals placed drainage pipes and cement at the site and installed signs demanding the removal of items within a set timeframe. The temple is located within the Kangsadal community in Khon Kaen municipality.
On August 12, 2025, an heir speaking under a pseudonym confirmed the dispute centers on land ownership. She stated that deed number 61945 covers approximately 21 rai, or about 28 rai when related parcels are included, and originally belonged to her grandfather. The family maintains that the original owner retains ownership and that they are processing a new title deed through Khon Kaen's land office. The land office issued a 30-day public notice regarding the new deed, with objections due by August 27, 2025. If no objections are filed and legal procedures are followed, the process will continue through the land office.
The heir expressed concerns about the temple's documentation and construction authorization, questioning whether proper permits were obtained and whether the facility's name appears in the ecclesiastical district's official temple registry. According to her review of family records, the temple's name does not appear in the registry for Buddhist Region 9, and she called for authorities to investigate. She acknowledged these points represent the family's claims and noted that official authorities should verify the facts.
The heir explained that her grandfather originally intended to donate the land for temple construction when he was community allocator and village headman, and a title deed was transferred on August 17, 1990. However, she stated that the document contained conditions tied to completing the temple construction, establishing the required structures, and conducting proper consecration ceremonies. The original owner died on December 15, 1991, and the heir believes those conditions were never fulfilled, meaning ownership remained with the deceased owner and passed to heirs under inheritance law. She noted the family has monitored the matter for over 20 years but took no immediate action out of respect for the monks and those involved with the site.
