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Activists step up efforts to protect Bang Khanun forest

Bang Khanun reserve forest in Thalang district, overlooking Phuket airport. (Photo: Achadthaya Chuenniran)

PHUKET: A network of environmental groups has petitioned the Thalang district office and the 3rd Naval Area Command to step up protection of the 3,700 rai Bang Khanun reserve forest, citing widespread deforestation.

Chamrun Koetdam, president of the Network of Gulf of Thailand-Andaman Conservation Areas, on Tuesday submitted a petition to Bancha Thanu-in, chief of…

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