Phuket Vice Governor Suthee Thongyam and Prapan Khanphrasang, chief of the Damrongdhama Centre (ombudsman’s office) at Phuket Provincial Hall, received the letter of complaint in person from the protest leader Noppadol Jeirchan.
Mr Noppadol explained that officials from the Legal Execution Department and representatives from a bank posted signs on Friday (Sept 11) ordering local residents to vacate the area – or face legal action.
“Koktanod residents have been living in the area for more than 20 years,” Mr Noppadol said. “This area was originally a tin mine and we have no idea who the real owner is.
“They [officials] are asking residents to vacate land, which causing distress to local residents.”
Mr Noppadol, and the letter of complaint, called for officials to investigate the authenticity of Chanote land title deed being used to claim the land.
“We want officials to examine the land document, Chanote number 3545 in Chalong, which the developer claims entitles them to the land,” Nr Noppadol said.
V/Gov Suthee assured that the issue would be investigated.
“We will examine all documents regarding the land to seek justice for both parties,” he said.