The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior has ordered a swift investigation into officials from the Permanent Secretary's Office implicated in the illegal sale of state land to Mr. Athip Ananwan, husband of Boom Panadda. The results are expected within seven days. The Governor of Nakhon Nayok has summoned the district chief named in the documents for questioning, emphasizing that any wrongdoing will be handled according to the law.
At 10:13 a.m. on 28 Oct 2026 at Impact Muang Thong Thani, Mr. Assisit Sampantarat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, disclosed the case involving an official from the Permanent Secretary's Office who illegally sold state land to Mr. Athip Ananwan, husband of Ms. Panadda Wongphudee, known as Boom Panadda. The official involved held a director-level position equivalent to level 8 in the past. Following a review, Ms. Arocha Nanthamontri, Deputy Permanent Secretary, signed an order to form an investigative committee. The inquiry is expected to conclude within seven days. If disciplinary issues arise, appropriate measures will follow. The Permanent Secretary emphasized awaiting the investigation results and confirmed that anyone committing legal violations will face lawful consequences.
Mr. Assisit stated that since a village headman’s name appears on the land sale documents, the matter must be reported to the Department of Local Administration, which is expected to submit a report. He will personally verify this at the ministry.
When asked about the district chief scheduling a press conference that was abruptly canceled and being summoned, Mr. Assisit said the Governor of Nakhon Nayok reported last night on the actions taken, confirming the district chief was summoned. The district chief must now report to the governor, who will manage the situation locally.
Asked whether the initial behavior suggests wrongdoing, Mr. Assisit said the facts must be verified to identify any offenders. If violations are confirmed, there will be no exceptions since the truth is singular.
A reporter asked if state land under military supervision cannot be sold. Mr. Assisit confirmed it cannot be sold; therefore, it is necessary to verify whether a sale contract exists and who signed it for authentication. When asked how many officials are under investigation, he replied that currently only one official from the Permanent Secretary's Office of the Ministry of Interior is involved.
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul also commented on the matter, stating he had not received an official report. However, in the morning there were references to an official from the Permanent Secretary's Office. The Permanent Secretary has sent a message confirming the establishment of an investigative committee to ascertain the facts.