Legal Battles and Unrest Surround Wat Pa Adulyaram Land Dispute
A complex land ownership conflict involving Wat Pa Adulyaram in Khon Kaen leads to police arrests, accusations of fraud, and harassment of temple staff.
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Long-term dispute over land ownership between Mr. Hiang's heirs and Wat Pa Adulyaram.
Pa Da and associates block the temple entrance, leading to Article 112 and trespassing charges.
Ms. Bua Khai is accused of falsely reporting a missing title deed to the Khon Kaen Land Office.
August 19, 2026: Pa Da protests at Phra Khanong Police Station; Mr. Kong is arrested for trespassing.
August 19, 2026: A drunken man is arrested at the temple after harassing staff.
August 19, 2026: Parliamentary committee inspects the temple's land boundaries.
August 20, 2026: Scheduled Baisri Su Kwan ceremony for the abbot.