Mar 14, 2024
Chiang Mai Authorities Arrest and Fine Forest Arsonist
A man was arrested and fined for igniting a fire in a protected forest area in Chiang Mai. The perpetrator was apprehended with the help of a vigilant citizen, and the informant was rewarded with 10,000 baht. The accused confessed to the crime and faced legal violations under the Forest Act and the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Act.