Tenant-Landlord Dispute Referred to Prosecutor for Mediation Tomorrow
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Ekkaphap reveals tenant-landlord dispute; both parties filed complaints with Sai Mai Tong Rod page, mediation set for tomorrow. Tenant paid rent but not on due date, owes 8,000 baht electricity.
From the dramatic dispute between tenant and landlord after the landlord complained that the tenant was behind on rent and had issues with the use of the property, the story escalated until the tenant filed a trespassing charge against the landlord, becoming a widely discussed and criticized topic on social media. Both parties lodged complaints via the Sai Mai Tong Rod page.
Latest at 5:00 PM on October 20, after the 'Open Talk with Pakphum' program, Mr. Ekkaphap Lueangprasert, founder of the Sai Mai Tong Rod page, disclosed progress: both tenant and landlord have filed complaints with the page and are scheduled to negotiate at the Nakhon Pathom Provincial Public Prosecutor's Office tomorrow (October 21), which is seen as a positive sign; he believes both sides can reach an understanding and agreement.
Mr. Ekkaphap stated that from examining evidence, the tenant did pay rent but not on the agreed date — for example, rent was due on the 1st of each month but was delayed to the 5th or 6th. The landlord insisted the agreement must be honored. The tenant also missed more than two installments, causing misunderstanding.
Additionally, there is an issue of unauthorized alterations to the rental house, making the landlord insecure and worried that if the tenant stops paying rent in the future and the property is damaged, who would be responsible — leading to ongoing dispute.
Regarding the outstanding electricity bill of about 8,000 baht, the tenant claimed not seeing the bill and thus had not paid. It was explained that as a resident using electricity, one has the duty to pay regardless of receiving a paper bill, since payment can be checked and made via the electricity authority's app.
Regarding public criticism during the broadcast — viewers criticized the tenant for smiling throughout, appearing unremorseful — Mr. Ekkaphap said the tenant should be allowed to explain, but personally he considers remorse secondary; the most important thing is responsibility, especially paying the electricity bill as the user, and the alteration issue, which is under discussion on whether the tenant must restore the property before handover and how the security deposit will be handled. Tomorrow's negotiation is expected to yield a clear resolution.
Asked about the tenant's complaint via Sai Mai Tong Rod, Mr. Ekkaphap said the tenant complained that they paid rent monthly, so why did the landlord cause a scene causing damage — a matter where the tenant seeks justice.
Regarding the landlord being charged with trespassing, Mr. Ekkaphap explained that once a landlord rents out a property, the tenant has legal possession. The landlord entering to inspect the property without the tenant's consent may constitute an offense. However, this can be settled if both parties agree and withdraw the complaint.
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