At least 2,000 rai of forest destroyed by wildfire near army training siteFlames on a mountain ridge in Pha Luang Waterfall Forest Park in Ubon Ratchathani are seen from afar on Friday evening. (Photo: Rak Pha Luang Facebook page)Wildfire has destroyed at least 2,000 rai of forest on a mountain in Pha Luang Waterfall Forest Park in Ubon Ratchathani, where park rangers are working under the threat of unexploded ammunition in the area. They shared pictures of the blaze on the Facebook page Rak Pha Luang, noting that “this fire is severe and will last long”. Volunteers take a break on rocky ground after battling a wildfire in Pha Luang Waterfall Forest Park in Ubon Ratchathani on Saturday. (Photo: Rak Pha Luang Facebook page)By Saturday, the fire was still spreading and remained uncontrolled.

Source: Bangkok Post March 21, 2026 14:56 UTC