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National parks chief defends video of helicopter chasing elephant in Phu Kradueng

15 Sept 05:02 Key points summarised by AI

National parks chief Attapon Charoenchansa posted controversial videos of a helicopter chasing an elephant in Phu Kradueng National Park, drawing significant public criticism.
Critics condemned the chief's actions, arguing his duty is to protect animals, not startle them, and questioned the prioritization of tourism over wildlife welfare.
Attapon defended the maneuver, explaining the helicopter was surveying the park for its reopening after a fatal elephant attack, and the circling aimed to safely deter the elephant from tourist zones and a landfill.
The park had recently closed due to an elephant's fatal attack on a tourist, prompting the survey to ensure both public and animal safety by relocating elephants away from human activity.

Today 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).