Soaring above the lush greenery, the Alpine Golf Club stretches across a vast 900-rai expanse in Pathum Thani—a sight to behold by any golf enthusiast. But what lies below this verdant paradise is a tale that gets more intriguing with each passing day, embroiled as it is in legal debates and ownership conundrums. Let’s delve into the latest chapter of this high-stakes land saga.
The Department of Lands (DoL), guarding its proverbial gates, recently made a firm declaration about the controversial plot. Contrary to reports rippling through the media, the title deeds for this monastic land haven’t faced the axe of nullification just yet. Had this come to pass, the Alpine Golf Club along with its chic residential complex, would revert to being monastic property. The residents and the famed Alpine Golf & Sports Club Co. would then be cashing in on some hefty compensation paychecks. Quite an intriguing twist noted in a Tuesday exposé by the Isra News agency.
Take a moment to let this sink in—those fancy fairways and pristine homes could have tread back in time to their monastic roots, all amidst a buzzing backdrop held in the familial clutches of the Shinawatra dynasty. The company’s shares, in their numeric abundance, dance within the portfolio of this notable family.
“Hold your horses, folks!” quipped DoL’s outspoken director-general, Pornpoth Penpas. The rumors about nullification? Not quite the reality yet. The deputy permanent secretary for the Interior Ministry, who carries the weighty power to enact the nullification of Alpine’s title deeds, hasn’t yet put ink to paper on what would be a landmark decision.
Adding a layer of spicy bureaucratic intrigue, a little birdie in the Ministry of Interior chirped about how Chada Thaised, once a senior stalwart of the Bhumjaithai Party, signed off on nullifying these Alpine lands on September 3 last year. His signature, however, dwindled in potency as he departed from his role as deputy interior minister. The land, back then, was under the sanctified ownership of Wat Dhammamikaramvoraviharn.
But let’s hit pause on this legal thriller. Mr. Chada, during a fleeting era as a bureaucratic maestro at the DoL, might have penned his cautionary note to the departmental ledger—a word to the wise, if you will, for navigating these dicey territorial waters.
The present power to sign that formidable nullification order? It rests with Chamnanwit Terat, the current deputy permanent secretary for the interior, who’s keeping a watchful eye on these proceedings.
Yet another intriguing layer: Anutin Charnvirakul, the charismatic Bhumjaithai leader and interior minister, remains mum on the matter. No orders have emerged from his office concerning this Alpine plot predicament.
Speaking of leadership, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who ascended to the helm on August 18 last year, previously held an enviable 22.41 million shares in Alpine Golf & Sports Club Co. But in a strategic shuffle documented on September 4, she passed this financial torch to her mother, Khunying Potjaman na Pombejra.
As the pages of the shareholder record, dated September 4, 2024, reveal their secrets, we find Khunying Potjaman clutching 29.88 million shares, while Panthongtae Shinawatra and Pinthongta Shinawatra Kunakornwong each secure 22.42 million and 22.41 million shares, respectively. This saga, with ties as tangled as its familial bonds, remains a riveting watch for all invested in the unfolding drama of property and power.
I can’t believe this whole land debacle with the Shinawatra family and the Alpine Golf Club. It’s like a soap opera set in a golf course!
But isn’t this a classic example of rich families manipulating everything to their advantage? It’s unfair!
Well, money talks, doesn’t it? They’ve got the resources to navigate these legal quagmires, unlike the rest of us.
Honestly, all this drama just makes the course more iconic. I hope they sort out the ownership issues soon so we can focus back on golf.
Why does this remind me of medieval times when land ownership was always changing hands through political intrigue?
Because history tends to repeat itself, especially when power and land are involved. We learn so little from the past.
Good point, Brains. Maybe we’re stuck in some feudalistic mindset where power determines everything.
With this much chaos surrounding the land ownership, how can they even maintain such a high-profile club?
It must be through sheer force of will and a lot of money. Clubs like this often operate in their own sphere of influence.
I find it suspicious how quiet Anutin Charnvirakul is about this whole thing. What are they trying to hide?
Maybe he’s just letting the chips fall where they may. Sometimes silence is the best political move.
Or maybe it means he knows something we don’t? Politicians rarely stay quiet without reason.
All this land saga just makes me wonder if they are going to hike the membership fees to cover legal costs.
Haha, probably! They’ll make sure someone pays, and it won’t be the owners.
From an investment perspective, do you think it’s still safe to own shares in Alpine Golf & Sports Club Co.?
Only if you have inside knowledge! Too much uncertainty for a standard investor.
Risk is high, but so could be the rewards if everything plays out well. Could be worth a gamble.
Isn’t anyone concerned about the environmental impact of all this? Protecting the land should be a priority.
This case is a fascinating study of legal maneuvering. I’d love to see how it influences future land legislation.
Definitely! It could set a precedent for future legal battles over monastic land.
I don’t get how they can own so many shares. Is that even allowed? Shouldn’t that be monitored more closely?
It’s a tangled web of wealth and influence. These family entanglements need more regulation.
Just a rich family fight. Not surprised or interested. There are more pressing issues in the world.
What if this was just a diversion to keep eyes off bigger issues? We gotta stay vigilant.
Agreed! There’s always something else going on behind the scenes.