Anutin Defends Family-Owned Golf Club Amid Land Encroachment Inquiry

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Anutin Charnvirakul. Picture courtesy:Thai Rath

 

Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has swiftly responded to allegations concerning potential land encroachment by a golf course owned by his family. Located in the scenic Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima, the Rancho Charnvee Resort & Country Club faces scrutiny from Thailand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives over its land title claims.

 

The investigation's roots trace back to suspicions that the sprawling golf course might be infringing on land designated for agricultural reform. As the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party and minister of the interior, Anutin has staunchly rebutted what he perceives as an attack with political undercurrents, asserting his readiness to validate the legality of the land's title.

 

The spark for this inquiry was ignited following revelations about the illicit expansion of the Lam Takong self-help settlement project. This project has been found encroaching upon lands including forest reserves and areas managed by the Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro).

 

Thanadol Suwannarit, an adviser to the agriculture minister, has confirmed the plans to probe these infringements, especially the issuance of land rights that transition into full deeds after five years.

Among the disputed territories lies a vast 40,000-rai expanse covering multiple sub-districts around Khao Yai National Park's foothills. Within this vicinity are businesses linked to influential personalities, among them an unnamed “high-profile politician.”

 

While the golf course bears the necessary legal documentation, investigators will be examining its acquisition process to determine if it indeed overlaps with restricted Alro land.

 

Anutin has expressed that his family's venture has existed for decades, long predating current tensions. He has assured compliance by offering up relevant documents for official inspection. Nonetheless, he has criticised the scrutiny as unsporting, suggesting ulterior motives behind the investigation.

 

The situation echoes past controversies involving Thailand's elite, notably those with political strings woven throughout land ownership debates. The Ministry of the Interior, under Anutin’s command, recently revoked land titles linked to the Alpine Golf and Sports Club, property of the renowned Shinawatra family.

 

This move seemingly reciprocates preceding actions by the Ministry of Transport to reclaim lands in Buri Ram, tied to notable figures in Anutin's political sphere, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2025-02-15

 

 

[JimHuaHin]

The elite's benefits.

[Artisi]

Simple solution is to survey the land, saves all the ongoing verbal nonsense regurgitated every few months.

[digger70]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

While the golf course bears the necessary legal documentation, investigators will be examining its acquisition process to determine if it indeed overlaps with restricted Alro land.

Easy , Check All the Survey documents as far back as they need to when they acquired the Land  and Survey .

It's either Right OR Wrong

[Tropicalevo]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Anutin has staunchly rebutted what he perceives as an attack with political undercurrents

 

A bit like what he and others do to their opponents aka Thaksin???

 

[TheFishman1]

All these politicians if they were closely scrutinized they’re all dirty from the very very top it’s all dirt this is how they do business I’m just surprised the guy didn’t already pay off the guy that’s gonna do the investigation that would be the easiest thing to do they just pay them off and then things going on as normal TIT

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Among the disputed territories lies a vast 40,000-rai expanse covering multiple sub-districts around Khao Yai National Park's foothills. Within this vicinity are businesses linked to influential personalities, among them an unnamed “high-profile politician.”

Tut tut.

[spidermike007]

If the public knew the true extent of his wealth, where the money came from, how much he gained from his ties with the army, and how much money he amassed during the Cha Cha Administration, I think they would not only demand accountability, I think they would demand that he'd be locked up for the rest of his natural life.