Ang Thong Investigates Undertaker, Cemetery, and Temple Over Allegations

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Authorities in Ang Thong are investigating a renowned undertaker and an illegal cemetery, with officials ordering a halt to all burials at a local temple.

•Ang Thong authorities are investigating a famous local undertaker following multiple complaints.
•The district chief has filed a complaint against an illegal cemetery and ordered a local temple to suspend burials.
•Allegations include improper handling of a pregnant woman's corpse and indecency charges.
•Police are also investigating separate criminal charges.

Overview

•Ang Thong local administration is pursuing legal action against an illegal cemetery.
•Apichart Srihera, District Chief of Wiset Chai Chan, filed a report regarding the illegal cemetery.
•A letter was sent to the abbot of Wat Sing, ordering a temporary halt to all burials.
•The District Chief emphasized that cemetery/crematorium permits must comply with Ministerial Regulations B.E. 2000.
•The unauthorized operation of a cemetery is subject to a fine not exceeding 2,000 THB.
•The District Chief confirmed no personal acquaintance with the undertaker, only meeting them after the news broke.
•The Provincial administration stated all actions will follow fair legal procedures.
•Police are continuing their investigation into criminal charges in relation to the undertaker.

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Key Quotes

Apichart Srihera

"Consideration for granting permission to establish a cemetery or crematorium must follow the ministerial regulations of B.E. 2000."

การพิจารณาอนุญาตตั้งสุสานหรือฌาปนสถานต้องเป็นไปตามหลักเกณฑ์กฎกระทรวง พ.ศ. 2000

Apichart Srihera

"All operations will adhere to legal processes fairly."

การดำเนินการทั้งหมดจะยึดตามกระบวนการกฎหมายอย่างเป็นธรรม

Key Entities

Place

Ang Thong(อ่างทอง)ℹ️

The province where the illegal cemetery and undertaker investigation is taking place.

Wat Sing(วัดสิงห์)

The temple located outside the municipal area where burials have been ordered to halt.

Person

District Chief of Wiset Chai Chan(นายอำเภอวิเศษชัยชาญ)

The official who filed a complaint against the illegal cemetery and ordered the temple to halt burials.

Apichart Srihera(อภิชาติ ศรีเหรา)

The District Chief of Wiset Chai Chan who is overseeing the legal proceedings.

Mor Pla(หมอปลา)

The individual who assisted victims in reporting the alleged misconduct to relevant agencies.

Law

Cemetery and Crematorium Act B.E. 1985(พระราชบัญญัติสุสานและฌาปนสถาน พ.ศ. 1985)

The legislation under which legal action is being taken against the illegal cemetery.

Ministerial Regulations B.E. 2000(กฎกระทรวง พ.ศ. 2000)

The regulations that govern the criteria for granting permits for cemeteries and crematoria.