Explains the transfer of the head of the Transport Department. Salak Phra because of allowing forest fires to spread in many places.

Bangkok, The National Park Service explains the transfer of the head of Salak Phra. It is not related to opposition to the water diversion tunnel. This caused the forest fire to spread in many places. Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, revealed the signing of the National Park Service Order No. 522/2024, dated February 6, 2024, regarding the sending of one civil servant to perform official duties, with the list attached. The order was given to Mr. Paitoon Intharabut, head of Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary. Senior Forestry Officer Coordination section for forest and wildlife resources Office of Conservation Area Administration No. 3 sent to work on Office of Conservation Area Administration No. 3 due to allowing forest fires to spread in many places. In the area of ??Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanchanaburi Province, forest fires spread in several places. Some areas have a more serious situation. And it was found that there w ere 34 HOTSPOT points, with a total cumulative fire area of ??231 points, the highest than any protected forest area. and allow it to escalate and become uncontrollable Even though the National Park Service has clearly established policies and guidelines for forest fire prevention and control. What are the steps to follow? This is a matter that the heads of all protected forest areas have been strictly instructed to do. Therefore, an order has been signed to transfer the head of the Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary. for appropriateness in preventing further forest fires which is not related to the news issue that Mr. Paitoon expressed opposition to the water diversion tunnel line. Passing through the area of ??Salakpra Wildlife Sanctuary in any way Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, assigned Mr. Naruephon Thipmontha, Director of the Forest Fire Prevention, Suppression and Control Office, and Mr. Anant Phophan, Director of the Offic e of Conservation Area 3 (Ban Pong). along with relevant officials Travel to the area Salakpra-Erawan Forest Fire Control Station Kanchanaburi Province To command the incident to control the forest fire situation In the area of ??Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary, it was found that there were 9 HOTSPOT points at 12.46 p.m., so a flight was made to the area to inspect forest fires. along with command to organize a team to mobilize personnel to enter the area to extinguish the fire, numbering 180 personnel in the areas of 7 target groups Consisting of Tiger Fai officers forest fire officer and forest rangers with aircraft support from the Aviation Division Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment As for the discovery of a hot spot causing a forest fire in Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary, It is caused by humans illegally burning in order to hunt wild animals and make collecting forest products easier. The hot spots that cause forest fires often occur in the mountains, making them difficult to extinguish in a tim ely manner. In this regard, the Director-General Has ordered the forest chief to conserve the forest fire situation that is likely to intensify. Make an announcement prohibiting people from entering the forest area. In order to prevent the problem of forest fires spreading. and to proceed according to the work guidelines The National Park Service's policy on forest fire prevention is set out. Including increasing strictness in setting up checkpoints, extraction points and must coordinate information with provincial governors in the area to be informed of various situations. That also happened.- Source: Thai News Agency