Processed Teak Seized in Mae La Noi Forest

MGR Online•Society•19d ago

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Authorities seized 33 planks of processed teak in Mae La Noi, Mae Hong Son, which were prepared for delivery to out-of-province investors.

•Authorities seized 33 processed teak planks totaling 0.75 cubic meters on August 4, 2026.
•The seizure occurred in Huai Mae Ko forest, Ban Tha Pha Pum Tai, Mae La Noi District, Mae Hong Son Province.
•The processed wood was intended for delivery according to orders from investors in other provinces.
•Joint forces involved included forestry officials, rangers from the 36th Ranger Regiment, and Mae La Noi district administration officials.

•On August 4, 2026, forestry officials and joint forces patrolled the Huai Mae Ko forest area.
•Authorities discovered and seized 33 processed teak planks hidden under fallen leaves in the Huai Mae Ko forest.
•The seized teak has a total volume of 0.75 cubic meters, with a royalty fee of 300 baht and state damages valued at 90,000 baht.
•Somjin Netpradit stated the processed teak was ordered by investors from other provinces and prepared for transport out of the area.
•Authorities have moved the seized evidence to the Forest Protection Unit MS.4 (Mae La Noi) for safekeeping.
•Officials are gathering evidence to file a complaint with the Mae La Noi Police Station to proceed with legal action.

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Nattawut Promburi(ณัฐวุฒิ พรมบุรี)

Director of the Forestry Resource Management Office 1, Mae Hong Son Branch.

Somjin Netpradit(สมจินต์ เนตรประดิษฐ)

Director of the Forest Protection and Fire Control Division.

Surin Chultreejarasporn(สุรินทร์ จุลตรีจรัสพร)

Commander of Ranger Company 3601.

Surasak Riyana(สุรศักดิ์ ริยะนา)

Mae La Noi District Deputy Chief.

Forestry Resource Management Office 1, Mae Hong Son Branch(สำนักจัดการทรัพยากรป่าไม้ที่ 1 สาขาแม่ฮ่องสอน)

The agency managing forestry resources in Mae Hong Son.

Forest Protection and Fire Control Division(ส่วนป้องกันรักษาป่าและควบคุมไฟป่า)

The division responsible for forest protection and fire control.

Forest Protection Unit MS.4 (Mae La Noi)(หน่วยป้องกันรักษาป่าที่ มส.4 (แม่ลาน้อย))

The unit where the seized processed teak is being stored.

36th Ranger Regiment(กรมทหารพรานที่ 36)

The military unit that joined forces in the patrol and seizure operation.

Mae La Noi Police Station(สภ.แม่ลาน้อย)

The police station where the legal complaint will be filed.

Huai Mae Ko Forest(ป่าห้วยแม่เกาะ)

The location in Mae La Noi where the illegal teak cutting occurred.

Ban Tha Pha Pum Tai(บ้านท่าผาปุ้มใต้)

The village area in Mae La Noi where the processed teak was found.

Mae La Noi(แม่ลาน้อย)ℹ️

The district in Mae Hong Son Province where the incident took place.

Mae Hong Son(แม่ฮ่องสอน)ℹ️

The province where the illegal logging operation was discovered.