Politics
Prachin Buri Residents Petition Ministry of Interior Over Governor’s Actions
A local network from Prachin Buri has formally requested the Ministry of Interior to investigate the provincial governor regarding the formation of a committee to probe a village headman involved in anti-EEC protests.
On September 17, 2026, a group representing residents of Prachin Buri province visited the Ministry of Interior in Bangkok to submit a formal petition. The network is calling for an official review of the provincial governor’s discretionary powers, specifically concerning the establishment of a committee tasked with investigating a local village headman.
The controversy stems from the headman’s participation in protests against the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project. The petitioners are questioning the appropriateness and impartiality of the governor’s decision to initiate this inquiry, suggesting that the move may be an attempt to exert pressure on those opposing the regional development initiative.
For residents and expatriates living in or visiting the Prachin Buri area, this development highlights ongoing local tensions regarding the expansion of the EEC, a major industrial and infrastructure project. While the situation remains a matter of administrative dispute, it underscores the potential for localized political friction in regions affected by large-scale government development plans.
As of now, the Ministry of Interior has received the petition, but it remains to be confirmed how the ministry will respond or whether an investigation into the governor’s actions will be launched. Observers are waiting to see if this petition will lead to a formal review of the committee’s mandate or if the governor will provide further justification for the inquiry.
