Apr 27, 2024
Monks and accomplices accused of encroaching on Thai wildlife sanctuary
Officials in Thailand uncovered monks and their associates allegedly encroaching on a wildlife sanctuary. Satellite detected hotspots, leading forest rangers to find individuals in the forest. Two suspects, including a Deputy Provincial Abbot, were apprehended, while others escaped. The officers seized weapons and animal carcasses, and the captured suspects were taken into custody for legal proceedings.