PACC probes school tree cutting in Kalasin

Khaosod•Society•21d ago

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The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) has launched an investigation into the illegal cutting of trees at Kamala Sai School to be sold to capitalists.

•PACC Region 4 officials collected evidence at Kamala Sai School in Kalasin on August 31, 2026.
•Approximately 32 trees were cut and 18 tamarind trees were marked for cutting.
•Kamala Sai Police Station is preparing to interrogate the school director and witnesses.
•Alumni are demanding criminal prosecution of the school director under Section 157.

Overview

•On August 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM, PACC Region 4 officials arrived at Kamala Sai School to collect evidence regarding the cutting of trees for sale to capitalists.
•Ninthanat Phangjanda and PACC Region 4 officials inspected the site, finding 32 cut trees and 18 tamarind trees aged 30-50 years marked for cutting.
•Wiwat Klawichan, President of the Kamala Sai School Parents and Teachers Association, provided PACC officials with photos, video clips, and complaint documents.
•Ninthanat Phangjanda stated that PACC Region 4 will coordinate with the Kalasin Secondary Educational Service Area Office to issue a case number.
•Pol. Lt. Col. Nalit Thinphu of Kamala Sai Police Station reported that police have collected evidence and will begin questioning witnesses and the Kamala Sai School director.
•Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage to identify the wood traders involved in the case.
•Alumni of Kamala Sai School warned that they will report the matter to the Minister of Education and the Ministry of Interior if they do not receive justice.
•Kamala Sai Police Station will send the case file to the NACC Kalasin for consideration before proceeding with further legal action.

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Key Entities

Organization

PACC(ป.ป.ท.)ℹ️

The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission responsible for investigating corruption among government officials.

NACC(ป.ป.ช.)

The National Anti-Corruption Commission tasked with considering corruption cases for prosecution.

Kamala Sai School(โรงเรียนกมลาไสย)

The educational institution where trees were illegally cut and sold.

Kamala Sai Police Station(สภ.กมลาไสย)

The local police unit handling the investigation and witness interrogations.

Kalasin Secondary Educational Service Area Office(สำนักงานเขตพื้นที่การศึกษามัธยมศึกษากาฬสินธุ์)

The educational authority overseeing Kamala Sai School.

Person

Jirawat Suphap(จิรวัฒน์ สุภาพ)

The Director of PACC Region 4.

Thammarot Ngaochai(ธรรมโรจน์ เงาฉาย)

The Director of the Anti-Corruption Group.

Ninthanat Phangjanda(นินทนาท ผางจันดา)

A Senior Professional Investigator from PACC Region 4.

Wiwat Klawichan(วิวัฒน์ กล้าวิจารณ์)

The President of the Kamala Sai School Parents and Teachers Association.

Nalit Thinphu(นลิตร ทินภู)

The Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Kamala Sai Police Station.

Wipha Sairat(วิภา สายรัตน์)

The Director of the Kalasin Secondary Educational Service Area Office.

Law

Section 157(มาตรา 157)

The legal provision cited by alumni for the criminal prosecution of the school director.

Place

Kamala Sai(กมลาไสย)

The district in Kalasin province where the incident occurred.

Kalasin(กาฬสินธุ์)ℹ️

The province where Kamala Sai School and the investigating agencies are located.