Jan 31, 2024
Concerns Raised Over Alleged Encroachment in Bang Khanun Protected Forest Reserve
The Gulf of Thailand Coastal Area Conservation Network – Andaman raised concerns over alleged encroachment in the Bang Khanun protected forest reserve, calling for an investigation into misuse of forest resources and public land by government officials. The group emphasized the negligence of local and forest officials, leading to encroachment, deforestation, and cultivation of commercial crops causing irreversible damage to the ecosystem.