Phu Toei Park Pursues Poacher of Endangered Serow; Suspect Identified

Khaosod•Society•10d ago

Reader Briefing

Authorities at Phu Toei National Park are actively pursuing poachers responsible for the illegal killing of an endangered serow, with the perpetrators now identified and facing legal consequences.

•Phu Toei National Park rangers heard gunshots and discovered evidence of an illegal serow kill.
•Three suspects fled, leaving behind the carcass of a female serow, a shotgun, and other poaching equipment.
•The perpetrators have been identified, and legal action is being pursued to ensure they face severe penalties.
•The investigation was prompted by reports from local villagers about poaching activities.

Overview

•On July 7, 2026, Phu Toei National Park officers heard two gunshots while on patrol.
•The gunshots were heard due to the illegal hunting of a serow by three individuals.
•Officers pursued and found three men carrying bags and shotguns, who then fled.
•A search of the abandoned evidence revealed the carcass of a female serow, weighing 24.5 kg, with six bullet wounds.
•Authorities seized the serow carcass, a shotgun, and jungle attire as evidence and collected DNA and fingerprints from the firearm.
•The perpetrators have been identified, and a formal complaint has been filed with the police.
•The serow is a protected and endangered species under the Wild Animal Preservation and Protection Act, B.E. 2019.
•The poaching of a protected animal carries a maximum penalty of 15 years imprisonment and a fine of up to 1.5 million THB.

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Key Quotes

N.S. Sawitree Chueaphong

"Poaching wildlife and protected animals in the park is illegal and carries severe penalties, so we urge those who consider such actions to stop poaching wildlife and protected animals in the park. If violations are found, they will be prosecuted to the fullest extent."

การล่าสัตว์ป่าและสัตว์คุ้มครองในเขตอุทยาน มีความผิดทางกฎหมายและมีโทษหนัก จึงฝากถึงผู้ที่คิดจะกระทำการดังกล่าว ให้หยุดการล่าสัตว์ป่า และสัตว์คุ้มครองในเขตอุทยาน หากพบการกระทำผิดจะดำเนินคดีให้ถึงที่สุด

Key Entities

Place

Phu Toei National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติพุเตย)ℹ️

A national park in Suphan Buri Province where an illegal poaching incident occurred.

Person

N.S. Sawitree Chueaphong(น.ส. สาวิตรี เชื้อพงษ์)

Head of Phu Toei National Park who commented on the severity of poaching and urged public cooperation.

Law

Wild Animal Preservation and Protection Act, B.E. 2019(พระราชบัญญัติสงวนและคุ้มครองสัตว์ป่า ปีพุทธศักราช 2019)

The legal framework under which the serow is protected as an endangered species in Thailand, with penalties for poaching.