District Chief Vows Probe into Monk's Arrest with Turtle Carcass

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A Buddhist district chief has ordered an investigation into a subdistrict chief arrested with a pregnant turtle carcass and hunting equipment in a national park.

•A monk, identified as a temple abbot and subdistrict chief, was arrested in the Ta Phraya National Park.
•The monk was found with the carcass of a pregnant turtle and hunting equipment.
•He faces charges related to violating national park laws.
•The district chief has vowed a thorough investigation and potential disciplinary action according to monastic rules.

Overview

•Officials from Pha Daeng checkpoint and the Office of Special Operations for Prevention and Suppression Region 2 Northeast apprehended a 62-year-old monk.
•The monk serves as the abbot and subdistrict chief of a temple in Non Din Daeng District, Buriram Province.
•The arrest occurred in the southeastern forest area of Ban Lam Nang Rong, Non Din Daeng District, Buriram Province, within the Ta Phraya National Park.
•A pregnant turtle carcass weighing 1.5 kg, along with a pointed knife and hunting equipment, was seized.
•The incident took place on the afternoon of May 27.
•The monk was charged under the National Park Act B.E. 2019, specifically Sections 19(3), 19(6), and 19(7), and Section 47 banning entry into Ta Phraya National Park.
•A notice stipulated no entry into Ta Phraya National Park between February 12 and May 31, 2024, covering Sa Kaeo and Buriram provinces.
•On May 28, 2026, Phra Kru Nites Dhamma Khun, the Non Din Daeng District Chief, stated that an urgent investigation would commence, involving visits to the arrest location and interviews with relevant parties.

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Key Quotes

พระครูนิเทศธรรมคุณ เจ้าคณะอำเภอโนนดินแดง

"If truly guilty, must be punished."

หากผิดจริงต้องถูกลงโทษ

พระครูนิเทศธรรมคุณ เจ้าคณะอำเภอโนนดินแดง

"Initially, after receiving the report, I will expedite fact-finding by going to the area to question the subdistrict chief himself and ask community leaders for details to obtain facts from multiple parties."

เบื้องต้นหลังได้รับรายงาน ก็จะเร่งตรวจสอบข้อเท็จจริง โดยจะลงพื้นที่ไปสอบถามข้อมูลกับเจ้าคณะตำบลด้วยตัวเอง และสอบถามจากผู้นำชุมชนในพื้นที่ด้วย เพื่อให้ได้ข้อเท็จจริงจากหลายฝ่าย

Key Entities

Person

Non Din Daeng District Chief Monk(เจ้าคณะอำเภอโนนดินแดง)

The religious leader overseeing Buddhist affairs in Non Din Daeng District, who has ordered an investigation into the arrested monk.

Subdistrict Chief Monk(เจ้าคณะตำบล)

A monk arrested in Ta Phraya National Park for alleged poaching and possession of a pregnant turtle carcass.

Phra Kru Nites Dhamma Khun(พระครูนิเทศธรรมคุณ)

The individual who holds the position of Non Din Daeng District Chief Monk and has commented on the investigation.

Organization

Famous Temple(วัดดัง)

The temple where the arrested subdistrict chief monk serves as abbot.

Place

National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติ)

The protected area where the monk was apprehended with wildlife and hunting equipment.

Ta Phraya National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติ)

The specific national park where the arrest of the subdistrict chief monk took place.

Law

National Park Act B.E. 2019(พระราชบัญญัติอุทยานแห่งชาติ พ.ศ. 2019)

The legislation under which the arrested monk is being charged for violations within the national park.