Seripisut filed a complaint accusing Newin Chidchob, his wife, and others of unlawfully occupying the State Railway of Thailand's land at Khao Kradong, challenging Newin to sue the State Railway if he is confident the land was legally acquired.
At 10:32 a.m. on 1 June 2026 GMT+7, Police General Seripisut Temiyavet, leader of the Seri Ruam Thai Party, arrived by black Toyota Alphard bearing Bangkok license plate Chor Por 777 at the Buriram Provincial Police Headquarters. Earlier, he and lawyer Phattharapong Supakorn, known as Lawyer Aun Buriram, and their team had visited the residence of Newin Chidchob, chairman of Buriram United Football Club.
The on-duty police invited Police General Seripisut and his team to the fifth-floor conference room, designated for receiving complaints, to file their report with the duty investigator of Mueang Buriram Police Station. They also met Police Major General Warayut Chan-yiam, commander of Buriram Provincial Police, who was occupied and thus delegated Police Colonel Rakkiet Yaembangyang, head of the investigative division, to receive them and await the duty investigator from Mueang Buriram Police Station to take the case.
Police General Seripisut waited for the Mueang Buriram duty investigator for over an hour. At 11:30 a.m., Deputy Superintendent Chaiya Sarasom, deputy chief investigator of Mueang Buriram Police Station, accompanied by Police Lieutenant Thesapong Meeklom and Deputy Lieutenant Thetkiat Boonliap, arrived to receive the complaint.
Police General Seripisut submitted a formal complaint letter from the Seri Ruam Thai Party headquarters addressed to the commander of Buriram Provincial Police. The letter accused Newin Chidchob, Mrs. Karuna Chidchob, and others of encroaching on State Railway of Thailand land at Khao Kradong in Isan and Samed subdistricts, Mueang district, Buriram province, and illegally issuing land titles. The complaint included ten pieces of evidence totaling 188 pages and one CD, which police recorded under case number 3275/69 dated 1 June 2026 at 11:43 a.m.
Later, Police General Seripisut gave an interview stating, "If you believe you have better rights, you can file a lawsuit. Present whatever evidence you have. If the court rules in your favor, then the land is yours. Wait for the State Railway to sue. So, Newin should sue the State Railway to resolve the issue. But if Anutin (Charnvirakul) is involved, how can he claim ignorance? He must know how the court ruled. This has been going on since Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's government. They can't accuse me of fabricating this. Anutin, you live here; you must know."
Police General Seripisut further revealed that he will file charges for encroachment on State Railway land. Anyone can report such a case. This case is very simple, easier than dealing with peasants encroaching on land, easier than drug trafficking or homicide cases. There is plenty of evidence. If evidence is withheld, the court can issue a summons.
"If Newin is confident that the land was lawfully acquired, he must sue the State Railway. I will file charges against Newin for encroachment on State Railway land. Anyone can file such a complaint. Newin's absence to meet me is his right. The court ruling clearly states that 5,083 rai belong to the State Railway."
Meanwhile, Police General Seripisut added that the State Railway must confirm ownership of this land area. Newin and other encroachers should listen. If they refuse, prosecutors should conclude and file charges with the court. It's very straightforward. As for myself, I will assign Lawyer Aun to handle the lawsuit. Lawyer Aun is from Buriram. If there is no progress, I will follow up again. This case is very simple; it can be settled with just a nudge.
Lawyer Phattharapong, or Lawyer Aun, said the racetrack land belongs to the State Railway, and there has been illegal filling on public land. There are 20 offenses across 20 cases. He intends to file a complaint with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) about a private company encroaching on State Railway land. He did not comment on Newin at this stage but said if the land is returned, the offense is complete; he is unsure what action will follow. He emphasized having evidence from the Land Department showing all disputed points align with problematic areas. He plans to file with the DSI next week and has gathered about 90% of the evidence needed to proceed.
The reporter added that during the complaint filing and questioning, investigators did not permit the media or unrelated accompanying parties to attend the interrogation. The investigation started at noon and concluded at 2:30 p.m. Afterwards, Police General Seripisut and his team departed.
