The chief of Khon Kaen City Police Station explained the issuance of a summons for "Aunt Da" on trespassing charges at the temple, with an expedited investigation to proceed under the law. Three rounds of random inspections at the temple have been conducted. Meanwhile, the cement truck driver claimed he followed orders, believing it was to facilitate traffic management.
At 1:00 p.m. on 14 August 2026, at Pa Adulyaram Forest Temple on Kanpapruek Road, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province, Pol. Col. Yoswat Kaewsuebtananj, chief of Khon Kaen City Police Station, representing police officers, donated 3,457 baht collected from officers to the temple committee to purchase and install CCTV cameras around the temple.
Regarding the reason for the officers’ joint donation for CCTV cameras, Pol. Col. Yoswat said that after inspecting the incident site and reviewing CCTV footage, cameras were found only in front of the abbot's residence. The temple perimeter outside the fence had no cameras. The officers saw the need and pooled money as a goodwill gesture for the temple to install CCTV cameras around the area.
Regarding complaints that the temple was a gathering place for misconduct, police have conducted at least three urine tests within the temple, covering residents, temple children, and monks. Most results showed no drugs, except one temple child who has been legally prosecuted. The temple is somewhat dilapidated with holes in the walls. Therefore, installing CCTV cameras around the temple is deemed necessary to monitor and check any incidents that may occur.
After the donation, Pol. Col. Yoswat updated on the case where a group placed pipes and poured cement to block the temple entrance and exit on 10 August 2026, stating this is a new case, separate from a land dispute. The incident involved outsiders disturbing the temple’s possession rights by blocking access with pipes and cement, qualifying as trespassing on temple property.
Currently, investigators have collected CCTV footage from the scene and recorded statements from the temple’s secretary and abbot as witnesses for the investigation. They found four vehicles involved: two vans, one cement truck, and one pickup truck carrying pipes. The two vans originated from Bangkok. Police have issued summonses to two people related to these vans as witnesses.
The cement truck driver has been identified and summoned for questioning. He said the store manager received the order and instructed him to work at the location. The driver believed the cement was to facilitate traffic and followed the employer’s orders accordingly. Police will summon the business owner for further statements. Regarding the pickup truck carrying pipes, police have checked the information, and those involved will meet investigators this evening.
Pol. Col. Yoswat stated that five summonses have been issued in the temple trespassing case: one for "Aunt Da" as the suspect, and four for witnesses — two van owners, one related to the cement truck, and one related to the pickup truck. Investigation and legal proceedings will be expedited. The summons for "Aunt Da" was sent to her registered address in Bangkok. She is expected to meet investigators within 15 days. The offense is trespassing, which concerns possession rights; outsiders interfering with landholders’ rights constitute a violation under this charge.
Regarding the man wearing a purple shirt who claimed high-level backing during the temple entrance blockade, which has become a social issue, no complaint has been filed yet. However, those involved are gathering evidence to determine whether the act constitutes an offense.