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However, the National Counter Corruption Commission (NCCC) refused to investigate the land encroachment charges, claiming that the statute of limitations on the case had run out. NCCC member Klanarong Chantik noted that Surayud retired from military service in 2003 whereas the charges were made 4 years after his retirement, and that the NCCC could not legally investigate an officer for alleged wrongdoing beyond two years after retirement.<ref>The Nation, [http://nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/read.php?newsid=30037479 NCCC rules against probe into Surayud's land], 22 June 2007</ref>
In February 2010 after demonstrations by the "Red Shirts" at Khao Yaithiang Mountain, Surayud finally had to return the land to the Royal Forestry Department when it was found that the land is actually and clearly located within forest reserve land. The plot of land is now under the care of the Royal Forestry Department after Surayud moved out. However, up until now no legal action has been taken by Thai authorities against Surayud, and he has not yet resigned from his post as Privy Councillor. The reason given for the authorities' option not to press any charge is that Surayud "had no ill intention".
===Corruption===
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