deforestation Archives - Ko Samui & Ko Phangan

Discovery of Illicit Wood worth B33m in a Deserted Warehouse

richard2 years ago6 mins

🌳🚓 Officials in Phetchabun made a massive discovery of illegal wood worth 33 million baht in a deserted warehouse, including Narra and Burmese rosewood timber. Investigations are ongoing to find the responsible deforestation gang. Stay tuned for updates! 🌳🚓 IllicitWoodDiscovery WildlifeConservation DeforestationGang Phetchabun IllegalWood EnvironmentalCrime WoodSmuggling

Protecting Bang Khanun Forest: Activists Intensify Efforts

richard2 years ago4 mins

A coalition of environmental organizations has submitted a petition to the Thalang district office and the 3rd Naval Area Command, urging them to bolster protection measures for the 3,700 rai Bang Khanun reserve forest. The move comes amidst concerns of widespread deforestation in the area. Chamrun Koetdam, president of the Network of Gulf of ThailandAndaman Conservation Areas, led the effort in presenting the petition to Bancha Thanuin, chief of the Thalang district office.