“Kamnan Por” believes the case is politically motivated after the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) issued a summons to him and his family for allegedly excavating ponds at Had Suan Ya Beach, encroaching on public land in Ubon Ratchathani province. He clearly stated that he holds valid land title deeds.
At 12:45 p.m. on 20 March 2026, at the Natural Resources and Environment Case Division, Government Complex Building B, 8th floor, Department of Special Investigation, Chaeng Wattana Road, Bangkok, Mr. Weerasak Wangsupakitkosol met with investigators for three hours. Afterwards, he spoke to reporters, raising his hands in a respectful wai gesture, saying he was hurrying back to his home in Nakhon Ratchasima. He denied the allegations, stating that the documents were accurate according to the facts and that it was a matter concerning the company. He also confirmed that he holds valid land title deeds for all plots.
When asked about the investigation, which began in 2019 but only recently became an issue in 2026, and whether he saw this as a political game, Mr. Weerasak replied, "It probably is" (with a dry laugh). However, he said he did not feel he was being persecuted. When asked if this was an attempt to block his ministerial position, he said he did not think so. He also said he has no scheduled date to meet investigators again.
Regarding whether his daughter, Ms. Sudawan Wangsupakitkosol, and his wife, Mrs. Yaladda Wangsupakitkosol, would meet with investigators, Mr. Weerasak quickly declined, saying he needed to hurry back to Nakhon Ratchasima because fuel was scarce and he might not make it home otherwise. He raised his hands in a wai and thanked the media for following the story, emphasizing that he holds legal titles for all three ponds mentioned in the news reports.
When asked if the ponds were excavated for use by a tapioca factory or their intended purpose, Mr. Weerasak did not answer. Instead, a female member of his legal team added that the ponds are included in official land documents and that he has been acting in his capacity as a director for a long time. However, the legal team attempted to avoid further questions from reporters about the meetings with investigators involving Ms. Sudawan and Mrs. Yaladda, stating only that the case is now in process and should be allowed to proceed accordingly. They confirmed all allegations under the 1941 Forestry Act and Land Code were denied, and no further explanations or reporting would be necessary. The legal team then ended their interview and immediately entered the Natural Resources and Environment Case Division office.
However, reporters have yet to see any movement from Mrs. Yaladda Wangsupakitkosol, also known as "Je Noi," President of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administrative Organization, mother of Ms. Sudawan, or from Ms. Sudawan Wangsupakitkosol, former Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, arriving to meet investigators. It is known that Mrs. Yaladda has submitted documents requesting a postponement of her summons, while Ms. Sudawan remains protected by parliamentary immunity and has not yet met with investigators.