Official Killed by Tiger at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary

Khaosod•Society•2d ago

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A government official at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary was killed and dragged into the forest by a tiger.

•Sakkarin Wichajan, a government employee at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, was killed by a tiger.
•The body was found nearly 1 kilometer away from a multi-purpose pavilion where the victim had been sleeping.
•The incident was reported on August 5, 2026.
•The body has been sent to Sawan Pracharak Hospital for autopsy.

•Sakkarin Wichajan served as a government employee at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, primarily responsible for interpretation and public relations for tourists.
•On August 5, 2026, it was revealed that colleagues found bloodstains under a hammock before tracking the trail into the forest.
•Colleagues discovered the body of Sakkarin Wichajan in a forest creek area nearly 1 kilometer from the duty pavilion.
•The animal that attacked Sakkarin Wichajan was identified as a tiger, but the specific individual tiger is currently unknown.
•Authorities are currently tracking the tiger using CCTV cameras.
•Chayaporn Amradit, Director of the Protected Area Regional Office 12, stated that the office will fully provide benefits and welfare for the family of the deceased.
•Prasut Poonsuksoerm, a rescue worker from Uthai Thani Lansak point, reported that the body had injuries to the neck, face, and one leg.
•The body of Sakkarin Wichajan is being sent to Sawan Pracharak Hospital for a forensic examination to determine the cause of death.

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Sakkarin Wichajan(ศักรินทร์ วิชาจารย์)

A government employee at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary responsible for interpretation and public relations who was killed by a tiger.

Chayaporn Amradit(ชยาภร อามระดิษฐ์)

Director of the Protected Area Regional Office 12.

Prasut Poonsuksoerm(ประสูตร พูนสุขเสริม)

A rescue worker from the Uthai Thani Lansak point.

Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary(เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าห้วยขาแข้ง)ℹ️

The location where the official was employed and killed by a tiger.

Protected Area Regional Office 12(สำนักบริหารพื้นที่อนุรักษ์ที่ 12)

The administrative body overseeing the area where the incident occurred.

Sawan Pracharak Hospital(โรงพยาบาลสวรรค์ประชารักษ์)

The medical facility where the body of Sakkarin Wichajan was sent for autopsy.

Uthai Thani Lansak Rescue Point(กู้ภัยอุทัยธานีจุดลานสัก)

The rescue unit that assisted in recovering the body from the forest.