"Aunt Da," accompanied by followers, stormed the National Office of Buddhism to request all documents related to "Wat Pa Adunyararam," emphasizing it is claimed land supported by "Sor. Kor. 1" documents, declaring this Friday will clarify whether to proceed or stop.
On 18 Aug 2026 GMT+7, reporters reported that Mrs. Chomnee Noichan, known as "Aunt Da," aged 62, traveled to the National Office of Buddhism in Phutthamonthon District, Nakhon Pathom Province, to submit a request for copies of documents and to verify facts related to "Wat Pa Adunyararam."
Aunt Da stated she wants to examine important documents, including those related to the establishment of the temple, petitions, and all other relevant papers. The National Office of Buddhism has scheduled a document review appointment for the afternoon of Friday, 21 Aug 2026 GMT+7.
She said her family has tried for years to review and obtain copies of land title deeds, submitting multiple requests but without success. They want this occasion to be a straightforward fact-checking process, as the matter has drawn public interest, and all parties should have the opportunity to examine evidence to determine right or wrong. If it turns out the family misunderstood, they are ready to accept the facts.
She confirmed there is no intent to harass monks or attack the temple; the goal is merely to "seek the truth" through the evidence. She also acknowledged that social media criticism has deeply affected the family, causing several heirs to fall ill.
Regarding land ownership, based on the family’s information and data from the Khon Kaen Provincial Office of Buddhism, the land title deed remains in the name of "Mr. Hiang." The family holds a "Sor. Kor. 1" document numbered 56, affirming the land was claimed and officially titled since 1990. She admitted the land was formerly a cemetery and forest but refrained from conclusions until all documents are reviewed this Friday.
Concerning rumors of summons for the heirs involved in the protests, no one has received any summons yet. They will review the information from the Office of Buddhism to decide whether further investigation or coordination with other agencies is necessary.
"I want to see the documents first, then we’ll discuss. I’m a person, not a criminal, nor cruel. Before condemning the family, I want the evidence to be reviewed and the heirs’ perspectives to be heard," Aunt Da said.
Aunt Da emphasized the family has not come to claim rights or demand the land back now but seeks to follow procedures to verify whether "Wat Pa Adunyararam" was properly established and why there are doubts about various documents. They are ready to accept the investigation results regardless of the outcome.
"If the heirs are wrong, we will accept it. But if the heirs are not at fault, then what? Society must live with the truth. Whether to fight or not, it must be based on evidence," she said.
Aunt Da also stressed she will not discuss other issues for now and affirmed she is neither tired nor planning to retreat, as the family’s goal is to prove the facts through documents and evidence.