Avert violence at Bang KloiViolence is looming at Kaeng Krachan National Park. One human rights defender was shot dead after fighting for the forest dwellers' rights. Then, Mr Varawut declared the watershed forest at Jai Paen Din was being razed by the villagers. The forest dwellers argued they were only clearing old farm plots to prepare them for crop rotation. Activists in Kaeng Krachan said some 100 armed personnel boarded helicopters and were heading for Jai Paen Din for a crackdown.

Source: Bangkok Post February 22, 2021 23:15 UTC