Local Groups Condemn Violence in Subdistrict Office Dispute
Three local government organizations in Saraburi Province condemned violence and threats in a dispute at Ban Pao Subdistrict Administrative Organization, calling for all parties to resolve conflicts through dialogue and legal processes rath
Three Saraburi Province local organizations held a joint press conference on July 6, 2569, at the Saraburi Local Credit Union to condemn violence, threats, and intimidation in a dispute at Ban Pao Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Kaeng Khoi District. The organizations—the Local Administrator Club of Saraburi Province, the Law Association for Local Development, and the Local Government Officials Association of Saraburi Province, led by Dr. Praphat Phosphimol—addressed allegations of inappropriate conduct and use of force in resolving internal organizational conflicts.
The organizations presented five joint positions:
1. Local government organizations must operate according to law and cooperation principles. Political and administrative officials must work together with mutual respect, upholding the rule of law and good governance to effectively carry out public-service missions.
2. Civil servants' dignity must be respected. All local government officials deserve treatment that respects human dignity and the honor of their positions. Personnel management should be conducted with reason, integrity, and appropriateness while maintaining organizational morale and unity.
3. The organizations clearly condemn the use of force, threats, intimidation, harsh language, or any inappropriate conduct in resolving conflicts within local government organizations. While disagreements are natural in democracy, they must be resolved through reason, dialogue, and legal processes—not through force or violence.
4. Legal authorities should determine right and wrong. Disputes and allegations regarding misconduct or abuse of authority should be investigated and adjudicated by competent legal authorities through proper judicial processes. All parties should respect the rule of law and accept outcomes without bias.
5. Joint demands: The organizations call on all parties to end all forms of violence and confrontation, adopt dialogue and mutual listening, uphold the rule of law and good governance, respect all parties' dignity and honor, maintain the credibility and integrity of local government organizations, and prioritize public welfare.
