Got Him! Seripisut Digs into Khao Krachong Land Scandal, Hunting 50 MPs to File Motion to Unseat Anuthin and Chaiyachanok
Gen. Seripisut is gathering at least 50 MP signatures to file a petition with the Constitutional Court seeking removal of Prime Minister Anuthin and Interior Minister Chaiyachanok over alleged ethical violations linked to a controversial Kh
At 10:45 AM on May 14, 2025 at Parliament, Gen. Seripisut Temiywes, list MP and leader of the Free Thai Party, announced he is preparing to submit a petition to the Constitutional Court asking it to rule whether Prime Minister Anuthin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister, and Digital Economy and Social Minister Chaiyachanok Chidchob, lack manifest integrity and engage in serious ethical violations warranting removal from office.
The petition requires at least 50 MP signatures. Since the Free Thai Party has only one MP, Seripisut said he must seek cooperation from opposition parties. He has held preliminary discussions with the Democrat Party and Thai United Power Party, with plans to negotiate with other opposition parties. Evidence has been compiled and is ready for submission.
Gen. Seripisut stated he has gathered evidence on three matters simultaneously: the Khao Krachong land issue, the use of public funds to support a world motorcycle flat-track racing championship since 2561 with an additional 4 billion baht approved, and illegal use of land for seminars. Due to the volume of evidence, the land issue will be submitted to the Constitutional Court first.
When asked about pressure to drop the matter, Seripisut compared it to catching a thief but being told to let him feed his family first, saying that if someone breaks the law, the law must be applied.
Gen. Seripisut revealed key evidence including maps and a Land Department document dated May 27, 1955 identifying the land as belonging to the State Railway of Thailand. Currently, the land hosts homes of influential figures, ministers, and former ministers. The Supreme Court and Court of Appeals have previously ruled it belongs to the State Railway and ordered occupants to vacate.
Additional documents show an agreement from 1970 between Chai Chidchob and the railway's landowner regarding encroachment for a stone mill operation. Chai sought to later formalize a lease, but never followed through after returning to Surin Province.
Gen. Seripisut noted that the Bhumi Jai Thai Party consistently demands three ministries: Tourism and Sports to fund the motorcycle track, Transport to control railway land to prevent lawsuits, and Interior to control the Land Department to prevent revocation of rights despite court rulings. He pointed out that previous Interior Ministers from other parties would have revoked the rights, but Anuthin halted the process.
Regarding Chaiyachanok, Seripisut said he also holds land in the area and should return it, as keeping it violates the law and warrants removal as well.
Gen. Seripisut said it is unclear how long collecting signatures will take as MPs must review the petition first.
