Seri Ruam Thai Party Leader Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves said he had been summoned to Buri Ram Provincial Court after Newin Chidchob sued him over the Khao Kradong land dispute.
Pol Gen Sereepisuth said on Facebook on Monday that Mr Newin, a Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) backer, had accused him of defamation by publication and making a false report. The first hearing is scheduled for Aug 17. He said he intended to contest those allegations before the court.
The lawsuit followed Pol Gen Sereepisuth's visit to Buri Ram last month to investigate the land dispute, which he alleged involved Mr Newin and his family.
