Land Inheritance Dispute Leads to Public Protest in Udon Thani

A 65-year-old man known as 'Ta Kham' has been residing in a public bus shelter along the Nittayo Road in Udon Thani for approximately two months. According to Khaosod Online, Ta Kham claims he was forced out of his home after his sister allegedly attempted to seize his land inheritance and physically assaulted him. He maintains that he is the rightful executor of the estate based on his mother's final wishes and has presented documents, including land deeds, to support his claims.

Conversely, his sister, Samrit, and brother, Pinthong, have refuted these allegations. They claim that the family inheritance was divided equally among all siblings in the past and that Ta Kham has already sold his portion. They further allege that Ta Kham attempted to sell land belonging to other family members by acting as an unauthorized executor, which prompted them to petition the court to become joint executors. While the siblings have expressed concern for his well-being and invited him to return home, Ta Kham has refused, stating he will only resolve the matter in court.

For residents and visitors, this situation highlights a private family dispute that has spilled into the public sphere. The veracity of the claims remains to be confirmed through ongoing legal proceedings, as both parties maintain conflicting accounts of the inheritance distribution.