Pang Sida Ranger Killed by Poachers

The second ranger to be killed this year alone by rosewood poachers in the Dong Phayayen - Khao Yai World Heritage Site.

What madness exists, when these poor civil servants who are paid a pittance to protect the Nation's Natural Resources are wantonly murdered. These rangers are the representatives of the Thai people, protecting Thai natural heritage for future generations. The poachers should be hunted down, as should their backers, and be incarcerated for this heinous crime.

Pang Sida Ranger murdered by poachers


Condolences

jonathanbkk wrote:

Out of anger I am not sure my head is thinking clearly, but how can we help them?

As you may know, I searched a long while for something that motivated me to donate funds to, that I truly believed would have a chance of making a difference. The main one I have supported and continue to support is Freeland . They were very accommodating and let me make arrangements with them to specifically support Ranger support programs and the Surviving Together programme.

I highly recommend you consider it, I have been extremely happy with how and for what they have used my donations,such as; ranger kit; ranger training expenses; financial assistance to a Pang Sida Ranger who was seriously injured by a poachers gun trap; and the like.

There a number of options on their website, I have copied them here, i.e.............

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1) Online Donation click here

Cheque/Cash

2) Write a cheque (to: FREELAND Foundation) or donate in person to:

Surviving Together Programme
FREELAND Foundation
591 UBCII Building, 10th Floor
Room 1001, Sukhumvit 33, Sukhumvit Road
North Klongton, Wattana, Bangkok 10110
THAILAND

3) Bank Transfer/ATM

Name of Beneficiary Bank: KASIKORN BANK
Beneficiary Bank’s SWIFT Code: KASITHBK
Bank Location: G/F UBC II Bldg., 591 Sukhumvit 33, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Bank Account Title :FREELAND Foundation
Bank Account Number:#003-2-87243-3
Recipient’s Contact telephone :+66 2 204 2719-21
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If you do give, please email tim[at]freeland.org the Surviving Together Programme Director, so he knows who is kindly supporting the programme.

There is more about this extremely sad incident in the Bangkok Post as follows:

Bangkok Post article

I urge you all to read the article. This is how greed lacks respect for the People and Conservationists of Thailand.

Pang Sida is a Park very close to my heart, I have been visiting there for some years and it is one of my favourites. The Rangers are some of the nicest and committed I have come across and the Khun Nuwat is an extremely admirable Park Chief whom is impressive in his dedication and vision.

It is heartbreaking that Khun Thaweesak lost his life to protect the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex, a world heritage site.

The Bangkok Post should also be commended by all "conservationists at heart" for giving Khun Thaweesak's story the prominence it deserves.