20160219 Thailand Slash-and-burn bust nabs 2
Thailand Feb 18 2016 “Forest”
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Slash-and-burn bust nabs 2
Updated: 2016-02-19-01:19
Two Karen men have been detained in separate cases in Chiang Mai during a crackdown on slash-and-burn farming. Both men are suspected of burning forest land.
Suthin Channgam, the Mae Wang district chief, said authorities from the forest protection unit yesterday detained Kohchi Lerpoh, 54, for allegedly burning a forest area.
He said over 100 personnel in helicopters were deployed to stop a forest fire spreading towards Ban Huay Yuak in Moo 7, tambon Mae Win.
Officials found Mr Kohchi trying to start a fire while authorities were on the mission to extinguish the blaze, Mr Suthin said. Authorities are taking legal action against the man, he added.
Meanwhile, Chai Prakan police have detained Airyer Muankham, 79, after they said he encroached into a forest reserve and was burning land for farming.
Web Source: Bangkok Post
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