Vichien Chinnawong, chief of the western section of the Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary in Kanchanaburi province, has come under the spotlight following the high-profile arrest. He has been involved in many arrests of poachers and forest encroachers since his graduation from Kasetsart University’s Faculty of Forestry. He and his team have fearlessly gone after local politicians, influential figures and transnational gangs preying on coveted rosewood. In September 2014, Vichien arrested a politician in Mukdahan province for poaching in a local wildlife sanctuary. Take care of your health, Chien.”Vichien posted this message yesterday: “Smart Man, Smart Ranger, Smart Patrol.

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 07, 2018 19:52 UTC