Suchart acts to stop illegal forest activityA section of the controversial roads. Mr Suchart instructed ministry officials on Wednesday to verify social media reports claiming that new roads were illegally cut through forest areas within the sanctuary. However, authorities later determined the road construction was used as a cover for illegal logging allegedly carried out by Mr Kritsada. He said forest resources are national assets and vowed to prevent investors or influential figures from exploiting them unlawfully, while urging the public to report suspected encroachment. The ministry's inspector-general, Nat Kongkesorn, will conduct on-site inspections covering the alleged road construction, tree cutting, land use and individuals linked to the activities.

Source: Bangkok Post February 19, 2026 01:52 UTC