Former chief justice defends Doi Suthep court buildings

[webfact]

Former chief justice defends Doi Suthep court buildings

By The Nation

 

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A FORMER chief of the Supreme Court judge panel has posted a Facebook response to the recent statement made by a group of academics in Chiang Mai that slammed the courts for allegedly encroaching on a forest reserve.
 

Chuchart Srisaeng’s post took issue with the academic group’s claim that the Chiang Mai Rajabhat University’s branch of Saluang-Khilek, which takes up 6,235 rai, is transgressing on the forest reserve.

 

Chuchart said that, on the contrary, the court’s buildings used only 147 rai of the land plot, adding that it was legally acquired and there were land documents to prove its legality.

 

He said that society would plunge into chaos if people allowed their emotions to guide their actions and judgement, and consider something wrong only when they did not gain any benefits from it.

 

The academics, signed in under the Chiang Mai Rajabhat University group, recently called for an end to the ongoing controversial court office and residence project at the foot of Doi Suthep. They cited the buildings’ inappropriate location in the forest, possible impacts on natural waterways, and intrusion into a space sacred for Chiang Mai people.

 

 

The court of justice office has proceeded with the project, comprising the Court of Appeals Region 5’s new office and residences at a total cost of about Bt1 billion. Court officials claim that the land was acquired legally and deny that the project encroaches upon any protected areas, including the Doi Suthep-Pui National Park.

 

However, local people, now grouped under the Doi Suthep Reclamation Network, have strongly opposed the project, citing possible environmental impacts of the project, which they say encroaches upon pristine forest and waterways. They also allege that it intrudes on a spiritual space.

 

The court, however, has not given up. Last weekend, two senior figures, former presidents of the Court of Appeals Region 5, Savat Suravatananda and ChamnanRawiwanpong, suggested that court officials should be allowed to use the condo units and houses at the planned site for about 10 years. After that, all relevant parties could discuss again what to do next.

 

This suggestion intensified the locals’ opposition.

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday that he would appoint a joint committee to help resolve the problem.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30343877

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-04-25

[YetAnother]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Chuchart said that, on the contrary, the court’s buildings used only 147 rai of the land plot, adding that it was legally acquired and there were land documents to prove its legality.

aside from the remarkably stupid comment ,from a supposedly smart person, on the amount, there is an important difference between environmental justice and environmental law (latter being only a part of the former)

[Get Real]

Quite easy, isn´t it? If they encroach on forest reserve land, then deal with that according to the law. If not, let them build and live there.

Guess theese guys used up there five minute of fame too. To not be able to reach a quick conclusion in this matter, just shows the lack of rational methods and efficiency in that Thai system.

[BigBadGeordie]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

 

He said that society would plunge into chaos if people allowed their emotions to guide their actions and judgement, and consider something wrong only when they did not gain any benefits from it.

The best definition of Thai politics I have ever read.

[cmsally]

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if people allowed their emotions to guide their actions and judgement, and consider something wrong only when they did not gain any benefits from it

There is always a flip side to this = ' if people allowed their emotions to guide their actions and judgement, and consider something right only when they did gain any benefits from it '

[yellowboat]

From above, it looks awful.  They couldn't build this elsewhere ?  You can see why the locals are less than excited. 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Savat Suravatananda and ChamnanRawiwanpong, suggested that court officials should be allowed to use the condo units and houses at the planned site for about 10 years. After that, all relevant parties could discuss again what to do next.

 

This suggestion intensified the locals’ opposition.

It would seem the judges like sweeping things under the carpet rather than debate.  These comments do little to put ones faith in those who dispense justice in Thailand.  The judges are invoking the spirit of "lawyer delay" who has never lost a case. 

[worgeordie]

I wonder if he is getting one of the houses,that would greatly

effect what he says.

regards worgeordie

[klauskunkel]

Just wondering if that former Judge Chief posted his comment from his mangrove forest retreat in Phang Nga.

[sawadee1947]

what a joke!

What CM people expect ? Knock down the house and plant trees again.?

The top brass get their fillets everywhere.