Chulalongkorn University students wear black leopard masks as they hold a symbolic vigil to mourn the killing of the protected black leopard. "However, in the short term we want to educate people about wildlife conservation and correct some misunderstandings shared on social media," he added. "For example, many people now believe the black leopard that was killed by the poachers was the last one of its kind inhabiting the sanctuary. "In that case, a government committee concluded the crashed helicopter had been on a secret mission," Mr Tanayot said. Edwin Wiek, founder of the Wildlife Friends Foundation, urged people to use social media to ensure Mr Premchai also gets his day in court and that justice is meted out.

Source: Bangkok Post February 13, 2018 21:22 UTC