Tracing 'Pa Da': From Phra Khanong Land Dispute to Wat Pa Adulyaram Conflict
Investigation into the identity and history of 'Pa Da,' a woman claiming to be an heir in a multi-billion baht land dispute involving a temple in Khon Kaen.
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Mr. Hiang signs a contract to donate land for a temple.
1992: Mr. Hiang passes away.
1998: Wat Pa Adulyaram is officially established.
2012-2013: Court rules that the land belongs to the temple.
2024: Pa Da appears in a land dispute case in Phra Khanong.
2024: New civil lawsuits are filed by Mr. Hiang's daughter (Bua Khai) regarding land rights, but are dismissed by the court.
2026: Pa Da attempts to obtain replacement deeds by claiming originals are lost and blocks temple entrances with cement pipes.
August 2026: Police issue summons to Pa Da; the abbot seeks legal aid from the Dharma Army Foundation.