Forest fires raging through Tak’s mountains

By THE NATION

 

 

Border districts in Tak province are the latest to be hit by a series of fires that have been scorching the North and causing severe haze over recent weeks. Forest fires were reported to be blazing in five districts bordering Myanmar on Tuesday (April 14).

 

The fiercest fires are raging in Tak’s Umphang district, where more than 200 hotspots have been detected.

 

The mountainous landscape is hampering the efforts of officials and volunteers to stem the progress of the fires.

 

Officials said many of the forest fires were started by local people, both in Umphang and over the border in Myanmar. They also suspect that locals have been burning the forest to make it easier to gather wild produce such as mushrooms.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30385969

 

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2 minutes ago, webfact said:

Officials said many of the forest fires were started by local people, both in Umphang and over the border in Myanmar. They also suspect that locals have been burning the forest to make it easier to gather wild produce such as mushrooms.

They "suspect"?

 

Did the dog bark in the night?

Thought Uncle said these all had to be put out?

13 hours ago, Surelynot said:

Thought Uncle said these all had to be put out?

Yes, don't just stand there. You heard the man!

16 hours ago, Odysseus123 said:

They "suspect"?

 

Did the dog bark in the night?

Do bears poo in the woods?

If there was Thai Visa 200 years ago it would still have this same topic. Burn and the poor think more money, no burn, less money. QED.!

4 hours ago, patongphil said:

Do bears poo in the woods?

If you go down in the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise
If you go down in the woods today, you'd better go in disguise
For every bear that ever there was will gather there for certain
Because today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic

 

Bears have no respect for the law....

What the hell - thais will burn the freaking planet as long as the mushrooms are their money makers. 

On 4/14/2020 at 3:00 PM, webfact said:

Officials said many of the forest fires were started by local people.

These selfish greedy land destroying criminals should be shot on sight! 

And Law Enforcement does absolutely Nothing 

6 hours ago, Venom said:

These selfish greedy land destroying criminals should be shot on sight! 

Yeh Greedy, they even sign on for the Dole and go on Holiday to Europe.

21 hours ago, stephenterry said:

What the hell - thais will burn the freaking planet as long as the mushrooms are their money makers. 

and the country that these mushrooms are destined for?

 

This one single country is the cause of hardships all around the globe. From the disappearance of species, to these forest fires killing millions every day. It should be nuked off the face of the planet, and the middle east as well. ????

1 minute ago, thequietman said:

and the country that these mushrooms are destined for?

 

This one single country is the cause of hardships all around the globe. From the disappearance of species, to these forest fires killing millions every day. It should be nuked off the face of the planet, and the middle east as well. ????

Along with Pelosi Fan Boys.!