Ex-park chief wanted for Billy murderOfficials of the Department of Special Investigation use a helicopter to inspect locations believed to be connected to the murder of Karen rights activist Porlajee "Billy" Rakchongcharoen, in the Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi province early last month. (Photo by Watcharawit Phudork)A court has approved warrants for the arrests of a former chief of the Kaeng Krachan National Park and three other officials in connection with the murder of Karen activist Porlajee "Billy" Rakchongcharoen. The DSI would prepare for their arrests but would welcome their surrender, Pol Col Paisit said. Mr Somsak said the DSI's case on Billy was 99% complete and Pol Lt Col Korrawat was likely to finish it by the Dec 2 schedule. Pol Lt Col Korrawat would be supervising the case until there is a royal command for his promotion, Mr Somsak said.

Source: Bangkok Post November 11, 2019 09:38 UTC