The case mirrors existing conflicts between wild animals and local people living next to national parks or wildlife sanctuaries. Reports of wildlife such as elephants and gaur being killed or harmed by villagers are nothing new. The case, however, ended tragically as the elephant ran amok and stomped on a forest park ranger who tried to subdue the jumbo. The DNP later decided to list the forest as Kui Buri National Park and launched safari tours. The Kui Buri National Park has become a famous tourist destination and a source of income for local people.

Source: Bangkok Post November 15, 2017 21:33 UTC