Woman to sue local official for defamation after false gun claim

Khaosod•Society•10d ago

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Krongkaew is seeking legal action against a local administrator and subordinates for defamation after they falsely claimed she had a gun in her car.

•Krongkaew, a dried squid business owner, consulted lawyer Ratchapol Sirisakorn on September 10, 2026.
•The dispute stemmed from an 8-month conflict with a woman and her son involving social media insults.
•A local administrator claimed Krongkaew had a gun in her car during a confrontation at a shrine on September 5.
•Police searched the vehicle and found no weapons.

•Krongkaew and a female counterpart's son had been exchanging insults via social media for over 8 months.
•On September 5, the parties met at the Krom Luang Chumphon Shrine to make vows to resolve the conflict.
•During the meeting, a local administrator and subordinates intervened, with a subordinate attempting to punch Krongkaew's father before being stopped by police.
•The local administrator shouted that Krongkaew had a gun in her car and claimed administrative authority to search the vehicle.
•The accusation was witnessed by many locals and broadcast via a live stream, which Krongkaew claims damaged her reputation.
•Police searched Krongkaew's vehicle and found no firearms.
•Lawyer Ratchapol Sirisakorn stated that the administrator's actions may constitute defamation by advertising, carrying a penalty of up to 2 years in prison and a 200,000 baht fine.
•Lawyer Ratchapol Sirisakorn will take Krongkaew to file a formal report at Pak Nam Pran Police Station.

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Krongkaew

"I am just a small businesswoman; I do not have any guns."

เป็นแค่นักธุรกิจหญิงตัวเล็กๆ ไม่ได้มีปืนอะไร

Krongkaew(กรองแก้ว)

A 38-year-old dried squid business owner from Pak Nam Pran who is seeking to sue a local administrator.

Ratchapol Sirisakorn(รัชพล ศิริสาคร)

A lawyer providing legal counsel to Krongkaew.

Pak Nam Pran Sub-district(ต.ปากน้ำปราณ)

The location where Krongkaew's business is located and where the incident occurred.

Prachuap Khiri Khan Province(จ.ประจวบคีรีขันธ์)ℹ️

The province where Pak Nam Pran is located.

Krom Luang Chumphon Shrine(ศาลกรมหลวงชุมพร)

The site where the parties met to make vows on September 5.

Pak Nam Pran Police Station(สภ.ปากน้ำปราณ)

The police station where Krongkaew intends to file her legal complaint.