Prachin Network demands end to investigation of Kamnan Praphas

MGR Online•Society•10d ago

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The Rak Lum Nam Phra Prong and Prachin Strong Networks are demanding the Ministry of Interior halt a disciplinary probe into Kamnan Praphas Raksi for his participation in anti-EEC expansion protests.

•Kamnan Praphas Raksi is under a disciplinary investigation after joining protests against the expansion of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) into Prachin Buri.
•The Rak Lum Nam Phra Prong and Prachin Strong Networks issued a statement on September 10 at the Kabin Buri District Office.
•The protests took place from August 17-23, 69, at the Prachin Buri Provincial Hall.
•The networks demand the Ministry of Interior stop the investigation and protect the rights of citizens and community leaders to express opinions.

Overview

•From August 17-23, 69, Kamnan Praphas Raksi participated in a protest against the expansion of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) into Prachin Buri.
•On August 24, 2026, the Governor of Prachin Buri appointed a committee to investigate the duties of Kamnan Praphas Raksi following an anonymous complaint.
•Kamnan Praphas Raksi provided a factual clarification to the investigation committee on September 1, 2026.
•The Rak Lum Nam Phra Prong and Prachin Strong Networks stated that Kamnan Praphas Raksi spoke as a citizen of Prachin Buri to reflect concerns about industrial pollution and environmental impacts.
•The Rak Lum Nam Phra Prong and Prachin Strong Networks view the investigation process as rushed and the complaints as unfair.
•On September 10, the Rak Lum Nam Phra Prong and Prachin Strong Networks issued a statement at the Kabin Buri District Office requesting the Ministry of Interior to cease the disciplinary probe.
•The Rak Lum Nam Phra Prong and Prachin Strong Networks plan to submit a petition to the Ministry of Interior if the investigation is not halted or fairness is not guaranteed.

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Key Entities

Organization

Rak Lum Nam Phra Prong Network(เครือข่ายรักษ์ลุ่มน้ำพระปรง)

A network that issued a statement demanding the cessation of a disciplinary investigation into Kamnan Praphas Raksi.

Prachin Strong Network(เครือข่ายปราจีนเข้มแข็ง)

A network that organized protests against the expansion of the EEC into Prachin Buri and demanded protection of citizens' rights.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The government ministry requested by networks to stop the disciplinary investigation of Kamnan Praphas Raksi.

Person

Kamnan Praphas Raksi(กำนันประภาส รักศรี)

The Kamnan of Bo Thong Subdistrict, Kabin Buri District, who is under disciplinary investigation for participating in anti-EEC protests.

Governor of Prachin Buri(ผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดปราจีนบุรี)

The official who signed the appointment of the fact-finding committee to investigate Kamnan Praphas Raksi.

Policy

Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC)(เขตพัฒนาพิเศษภาคตะวันออก (EEC))

A development zone whose expansion into Prachin Buri was opposed by local networks.

Place

Prachin Buri(ปราจีนบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the protests and the disciplinary dispute are taking place.

Kabin Buri(กบินทร์บุรี)ℹ️

The district in Prachin Buri where the statement was issued and where Kamnan Praphas Raksi serves.

Bo Thong(บ่อทอง)

The subdistrict in Kabin Buri District mentioned regarding industrial expansion and pollution concerns.