Wildlife officials to prosecute shooter of injured Khao Yai elephant

Authorities to Prosecute Suspect in Shooting of Khao Yai Wild Elephant ‘Plai Biang Lek’

Picture courtesy of Khaosod. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced on 23 June, its intention to pursue legal action against an individual suspected of shooting a wild elephant known as Plai Biang Lek(also nicknamed Nong Ngong Thong) in Khao Yai National Park. According to Mr. Atthapol Charoenchansa, Director-General of the department, the incident occurred on 19 June at around 17:00 near Village …

Wildlife officials to prosecute shooter of injured Khao Yai elephant

Wildlife officials to prosecute shooter of injured Khao Yai elephantLegacyThailand’s Department of National Parks (DNP) is preparing legal action against a man suspected of shooting a wild elephant known as “Plai Biang Lek” (also called “Wong Thong”) in Khao Yai National Park. Wildlife officials believe the suspect may be related to a local politician. Previously on June 19, around 5pm, wildlife rangers and volunteers were pushing a wild elephan…