The case has highlighted the increase in illegal logging by foreign nationals in Thailand’s forests. The wildlife rangers of the world heritage sanctuary had conducted a patrol last month and found traces of illegal logging of Agarwood in the area. They expanded their search before clashing yesterday with a group of illegal loggers in a nearby area with each side exchanging fire. Several more incidents have occurred in other forest areas, and the chief is concerned that illegal logging is increasing. He has called for a programme to track and suppress illegal logging of the wood in Thai forests.

Source: The Nation Bangkok September 07, 2017 12:00 UTC