Thap Lan National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima Province - Closure

[PeteC]

Khaosod English

Thap Lan National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima Province has announced a complete closure of all park areas from February 3 until April. No one is allowed to forage in the forest during this period. Violators will face immediate legal consequences. Meanwhile, officials are trying to control forest fires in the border area between Pak Thong Chai and Khon Buri districts.

The challenges in controlling the forest fire situation around Khao Takud Rang mountain are due to the mountainous terrain with steep slopes, making it difficult to access the area.

Additionally, some parts of the area are military training grounds, which may contain explosives or other hazards that officials are concerned about when carrying out firefighting missions, as they fear potential dangers.

[Big Boy]

Additionally, some parts of the area are military training grounds, which may contain explosives or other hazards that officials are concerned about when carrying out firefighting missions, as they fear potential dangers.

You've got to love this bit. It wasn't a danger until today

[PeteC]

...or, keep the poachers thinking ordnance is buried.

[PeteC]

Hunt for arsonists as Thap Lan wildfire spreads

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... re-spreads

.....Assessments on Saturday morning showed that about 300 to 400 rai (118 to 158 acres) of forest, mainly dry vegetation, had been consumed by the fire. There were prior warnings regarding the potential for fire in this region, said Prawatsart Chanthep, head of Thap Lan National Park.

Initial investigations suggested that the wildfire was intentionally ignited, as it followed an unsuccessful attempt to start a fire on Thursday, which had burned 200 rai just one kilometre from the current site.......