Chalong’s ex-mayor resists pressure to close popular Suksamran Market

Former Chalong Mayor Samran Jindapol is standing his ground against formal charges, refusing to shut down the popular Suksamran Market on Chao Fa East Road, despite pressure from Chalong Municipality.

The market, which has been functioning without disruption for nearly ten years, is still bustling with residents and vendors, who continue to back Samran staunchly.

The ex-mayor, fondly known by locals as Nayok Samran or Prime Minister Samran, faced the charges at Chalong Police Station last week. He stands accused of operating a public market without the necessary authorisation and of disregarding an official directive.

Following these developments, he organised a press conference at the market yesterday (November 23), urging Chalong Municipality to clarify the charges against him.

Samran contends that the market has always been operated within the…