Police Deploy Security at Khon Kaen Temple Over Demolition Threat

Khon Kaen police have increased security around Wat Pa Adulyaram temple following remarks by a real-estate agent on a local radio show who claimed she would demolish the temple wall in a land dispute. Officers are stationed at entry and exit points and key locations with continuous patrols.

On August 12, 2026, a woman identified as a real-estate agent and sister of an inheritance manager called into a Khon Kaen radio programme to dispute a land case involving Wat Pa Adulyaram in Khon Kaen municipality. While explaining the dispute and asserting her claims, she stated at the end of the call that she would demolish the temple wall, shocking listeners on air.

City Police Commander Yoswatchai Kaewsaipanya subsequently ordered patrol officers to conduct a show of force and heightened surveillance of the Wat Pa Adulyaram area on Kalpapruek Road in Muang District, Khon Kaen province and surrounding areas. The deployment followed online social media posts and statements that could alarm residents and lead to public disorder.

Police established a visible presence, patrolled entry and exit points and key locations, and scheduled regular checkpoints to prevent confrontation, property damage, or any actions that could threaten public order. Police emphasized that temples and religious sites are places of worship and spiritual centers for Buddhists, requiring special attention to maintaining peace and security so monks, residents, and worshippers can use the facility safely and with confidence.

Muang Police Station affirmed its commitment to maintaining public order by preventing incidents, reducing confrontation, and enforcing the law appropriately to ensure that disputes do not disrupt the religious site and public peace.