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KNU troops caught poaching in Sai Yok
News, Published on 24/05/2019
» A Karen National Union (KNU) soldier has been arrested in Sai Yok National Park in Sai Yok district of Kanchanaburi with bearcat and macaque carcasses, guns and ammunition while two others fled.
Justice in wildlife saga
News, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2019
» More than a year after construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta was arrested at a camping site inside Thungyai Naresuan wildlife sanctuary with a firearm and the carcasses of rare endangered animals including a pheasant and black leopard, justice has been served -- partially.
Different rules for rich
News, Postbag, Published on 12/03/2019
» In the US, after Cohen was sentenced to just 47 months in jail, the lead prosecutor noted:
Politicians to blame
News, Published on 09/03/2019
» Re: "TRC dissolution turns up political heat", (Opinion, March 8).
Curious black bear on walkabout rescued from condo balcony
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/12/2018
» A black bear was rescued yesterday after it strayed from the forest and climbed the exterior wall of a newly-built condominium in Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima yesterday.
Ray of hope for rule of law
News, Editorial, Published on 30/11/2018
» Much to the public's distress, the court case against construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta, who was allegedly involved in poaching on a trip to Thungyai wildlife sanctuary, began this week. A myriad of pressures surround this case given the status of Mr Premchai whose business fortune puts him high up on Thailand's who's who list.
Tycoon granted court absence
News, Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 28/11/2018
» The Thong Pha Phum Provincial Court on Tuesday approved a request by construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta to remain absent while prosecution witnesses testified in the infamous black panther poaching case.
Hunting case shows law of the jungle applies
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 15/10/2018
» After I learned about the arrest of 12 suspects for allegedly poaching an Asian bearcat in Sai Yok National Park last week, I can't help but wonder why wildlife hunting persists in Thailand, where so many people love to cite compassion in accordance with Buddhist belief. The first precept for Buddhists requires that we refrain from killing.
Carry on hunting: perps offer comic relief
News, Plaintalk / wasant techawongtham, Published on 13/10/2018
» Despite the messiness in Thai politics and society, we have to admit that it has constantly provided moments of comic relief to give us some laughs.
Mon man says he was told to shoot bearcat
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/10/2018
» Deputy national police chief Srivara Ransibrahmanakul has given his assurance that police have solid evidence to prosecute all suspects involved in poaching wildlife at Sai Yok National Park in Kanchanaburi.