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Activists want Chaiwat sacked over ‘Billy’ disapperance

Former parks chief facing murder charge has already had civil service dismissal overturned once

A merit-making ceremony is performed on Jan 28, 2020 for Karen activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen inside Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi province. (Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)

Ten human rights organisations have called for the dismissal of senior national parks official Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn and three others from the civil service for their alleged role in the disappearance and death of Karen activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen nine years ago.

Mr Chaiwat was sacked from the civil service once before in connection with the burning of Karen villagers’ homes when he was…

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