It is against the law to bring any hunting tools into the forest, Mr Wichien said. All four men were subsequently arrested on nine charges, including illegal wildlife hunting. Last year, he took legal action against a provincial politician whose property encroached on over 160 rai of the Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary. Mr Wichien now admits that visitors will have to be screened more thoroughly in light of recent events. "I have been assigned to protect and preserve this world heritage wildlife sanctuary, which is a great honour.

Source: Bangkok Post February 18, 2018 22:18 UTC