Public Water Reservoir Allegedly Seized by Private Investor in Prachin Buri
Residents in Prachin Buri have accused a private investor of illegally enclosing a four-rai public water reservoir, causing significant damage to local agricultural land.
According to a report by Matichon Online, residents in Prachin Buri province have raised serious allegations against a private investor accused of seizing a four-rai public water reservoir. The report claims that the individual has erected a fence around the area, effectively blocking public access to the water source. Local farmers have reported that this action has caused severe damage to their nearby agricultural plots, as the closure has disrupted essential water usage for their crops. The community has publicly challenged Chaiwat, a local official, to visit the site and investigate the situation firsthand. For residents and visitors, this incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the management of public land and natural resources in the region. The situation remains under scrutiny as the community awaits an official response or site inspection to verify the claims of encroachment and the extent of the damage caused to the surrounding farmland. Further details regarding the legal status of the land and potential enforcement actions by local authorities are yet to be confirmed.
