Newsletter

Order of events Teacher. Khao Laem leads researchers on a forest walk, stabbing a colleague with a knife. before shooting himself

Chronology of events causing the Khao Laem Police Station to lead the researchers on a trekking trek, arguing, stabbing a colleague with a knife before shooting himself

chronology Forest Protection Officer, Khao Laem National Park Leading foreign researchers to trek to install a camera to track wild cats (Tigers) quarreled with a knife and stab a colleague. before shooting himself

On the 24th of Nov. Khao Laem National Park officers consist of 7 officers, namely: 1. Mr. Weera Phon Nam, the patrol team 2. Mr. Pongsakorn Thongphasaswat 3. Mr. Chuan Mamma 4. Mr. Ekaphong Rakthai 5. Mr. Katawut Klomkleaw 6. Mr. Ekachai Saenjaidee 7. Mr. Pakpoom Magen led Freeland Thailand Foundation staff to install cameras for study or academic research in tracking wild cat family (tiger) in the southern forest group. of the western forest in the area of ​​Khao Laem Subdistrict, Chalae Subdistrict, Thong Pha Phum District, Kanchanaburi Province

Later in the morning of 25 Nov. 64, Mr. Tewin Meesap, head of Khao Laem National Park. Received notification from officers by phone from Mr. Weera Phon Nam, the head of the series that there was an incident where one person was injured and one died. The name of the deceased was Mr. Katawut Klomkleaw (Tao). Was shot with a firearm, unknown size, while the wounded was Mr. Pakphum Magen (Keng) was attacked with a knife weapon. For the accident scene in the middle of a valley that is an evergreen forest in the area of ​​​​the junction of Khao Laem National Park, Lam Khlong Ngu National Park and Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary, coordinates 47P 0469521 1663297, but the cause of this incident is not yet known.

After being notified of the incident, Mr. Tewin asked for help from the 9th Infantry Division, Surasi Camp to support the helicopter. To help bring the dead and wounded bodies out of the forest. with investigators at Thong Pha Phum Police Station, including an emergency medical team at Thong Pha Phum Hospital join the journey

But when it arrived, the officers were unable to bring the helicopter down to land. Because the scene of the accident was a deep canyon in the middle of the rainforest. The only way to go down is by abseiling. Officers then sent supplies. with rescue equipment Including equipment to cut wood to clear the area to make a temporary helicopter landing by the mission of assistance throughout the day has not been successful. The helicopter had to withdraw first. Before sending officials. Khao Laem and Officer Chor Lam Klong Ngu, 14 people, walked to help. Officers at the scene in the forest It is expected that it will take more than 2 days because the scene of the accident is deep in the forest. with complex mountains To make a temporary helicopter landing site for transporting the injured, the deceased and all the officers out the next morning, Nov. 26
Later, on the morning of 26 Nov. 64, the officers brought the chain device along with the oil and supplies to be lowered into the scene of the accident. In order for the staff to cut down the trees not to use as a temporary helicopter field

12:00 p.m. Head of Khao Laem National Park was informed from the area that All 14 pedestrians have accessed the area. Therefore, everyone was asked to help cut down trees in order to speed up to transport everyone out of the forest.

13.00 hrs. National Park Rescue Team 5, Kanchanaburi Province, travel by helicopter to the area to take all the officers out of the forest. but had to fly back because the temporary helicopter field had not yet been completed

3:30 p.m. Pol Maj. Gen. Pairote Khumpai, Commander of the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police; Pol. Col. Apichart Srithongkul, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Kanchanaburi Provincial Police. Pol Col Boonsongwit, Rong Saeng, Superintendent of Thong Pha Phum Police Station Travel to the area of ​​Khao Laem National Park (Pom Pee) to monitor the progress of the assistance. Ready to listen to the situation from Mr. Tewin Meesup, head of Khao Laem National Park Before finding two more chainsaws with equipment and oil added. to expedite the cutting of trees

16.00 Mr. Tewin Meesup, head of Khao Laem National Park was informed that the injured person was still awake. and can talk and interact normally well before having a meeting with Pol Maj Gen Pairote Khumphai, commander of the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police, Pol. Col. Apichart Srithongkul, deputy commander of the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police. Pol Col Boonsongwit Rong Saeng, Superintendent of Thong Pha Phum Police Station, Col. Thatchadej Abuarat, Deputy Commander of Lat Ya Commander, pilot team, medical team at Thong Pha Phum Hospital, rescue team and related personnel. To plan to help on November 27, 64 if today can not transport officials out of the forest. because in the area the sky is starting to get dark At the meeting, it was planned to bring Kanchanaburi probation officers led by Lt. Col. Wilasinee Wanichchang (Scientist Sorbor 3, Pol. to collect evidence and object witnesses in the scene before transporting the wounded first followed by the corpse of the deceased and a team of park officials all the rest before flying back to get the investigative team and the DEA came out as the last set

Later, at 6:25 p.m., the pilot decided to bring the helicopter in again. which will be the last time today to bring food – drinking water and subsistence equipment keep the officers in the forest Before it was reported that he was able to accept Mr. Pakphum Magen, a forest ranger at Khao Laem National Park. who was wounded by a knife stabbed in the chest from the scene of the accident Among the joy of everyone, especially Mr. Tewin, who came to see the condition of his subordinates After waiting for 2 days

The helicopter landed at the helicopter landing area at the viewpoint of Fort Mu 4, Prang Pao Subdistrict, Sangkhla Buri District, while also taking another Freeland Thailand Foundation staff member who is a researcher from the helicopter crash site. The police at Thong Pha Phum police station were taken to Thong Pha Phum police station for questioning to find out the facts in this case. Thong Pha Phum Hospital Rushed to bring him to be treated at Thong Pha Phum Hospital, Thong Pha Phum District immediately.

In addition to the injured There was also a staff of Freeland Thailand Foundation, a Thai male researcher who came out of the accident scene. but must stay to testify to the police by this time Pol Maj Gen Pairote Khumphai, commander of the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police. commanded by himself

Kathawut’s body was still at the scene. Khao Laem National Park officials and related officials were waiting at the scene of the accident. ready to collect evidence to support the case which by today, 27 Nov. 64, is expected to bring everyone out of the forest.

While Mr. Tewin revealed to reporters after being able to help the injured come out that The exact cause remains unknown. In the past, all the officers were in love with each other very well. Due to the familiarity and working together as a team for a long time All matters must be left to the police to investigate the process. to get the facts As for themselves, they have to do their duty to lead all subordinates. Travel safely out of the forest, everyone, including the body of Mr. Katawut who died this time.