PACC takes action on 2011 eviction
Chaiwat faces ban from civil service
The Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) has decided to bar a former head of Kaeng Krachan National Park from the civil service for his role in the burning of Karen villagers’ homes during their eviction from the park in 2011, according to a source.
Villagers have accused Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn, former head of the park and currently director of the Protected Areas Regional Office 9 in Ubon Ratchathani, and several other officials of burning down the homes of about 100 Karen residents that year.
The source said the PACC will recommend the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment take disciplinary action against the officials.
It will also forward the case to public prosecutors for legal action, the source said.
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