Park warden-national hero Wichien Chinnawong and three rangers pile up the evidence in the poaching case but suspect tycoon Premchai Karnasuta (inset) denies all and stays silent. The National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department has ordered all national parks and sanctuaries adjacent to Thungyai Naresaun to step up patrols. Thong Pha Phum police have so far pressed nine charges including illegal poaching against Mr Premchai, 63, and members of his hunting party. Police on Sunday also issued another summons for Noppadon Prueksawan, a former official of the Department of Natural Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation to report to by Thursday. He said the lead investigator remains the Thong Pha Phum police, noting it is the national police chief’s decision as to whether the case will be transferred to the bureau.

Source: Bangkok Post February 11, 2018 22:52 UTC