Swinging into trouble: Golfer faces prosecution for ‘fore’-bidden activity in Thai national park (video)

[webfact]

 

In a bid to uphold the sanctity of national parks, Thai authorities at Khao Yai National Park are preparing to prosecute a golfer who dared to engage in sporting activity such as illegal golfing within the protected vicinity of Sai Sorn Reservoir. This reservoir, nestled within the heart of the national park, is not only home to a diverse array of wildlife but also a popular spot for visitors.

 

The news surfaced yesterday when evidence of the golfer’s transgression was discovered by a high-ranking park official, Kittichai Roongpaiboonwong. Following a tip-off about illegal golfing activity within the park boundaries, Kittichai and his team embarked on an inspection. The telltale signs they discovered included a pair of golf balls, traces of a golf tee, and noticeable damage to the grass in the area, clearly pointing towards golfing practice.

 

Further concrete evidence came in the form of a social media post by the unidentified golfer, who had posted on Facebook on July 14 stating that he was at the Sai Sorn Reservoir at 2pm, reported Bangkok Post.

 

by Mitch Connor

Photo courtesy of Varawut Silpa-archa, Facebook

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-golfer-faces-prosecution-for-illegal-play-in-khao-yai-national-park

 

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[flyingtlger]

13 minutes ago, webfact said:

Further concrete evidence came in the form of a social media post by the unidentified golfer, who had posted on Facebook on July 14 stating that he was at the Sai Sorn Reservoir

Shot himself in the foot.....

[Skipalongcassidy]

So cheap that he picked up the tee...

[hotchilli]

I guess it could have been worse, caught playing darts down the local.

[tandor]

15 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

I guess it could have been worse, caught playing darts down the local.

par for the course

[ChrisY1]

It's illegal to swing a golf club at balls in the national park? Such nonsense!

[ignore it]

The only grass he disturbed must have been in the bag in his pocket.  

Looks pretty patchy by the lakeside.

[RichardColeman]

What could possibly go wrong ?

 

[jacko45k]

31 minutes ago, ChrisY1 said:

It's illegal to swing a golf club at balls in the national park? Such nonsense!

Why?

It's National Park, not a playground, nor a golf course. Shall we allow other sports like motocross, ATV riding, cricket and rugby? The small, hard balls golfers use sure hurt when they hit! What arrogance. And 10x the price for a farang to get some practice swings in!

[ignore it]

And.

Who looses their balls after a few strokes?

Usually have to be married for a while.

 

[bignok]

Animals poo everywhere. Whats a golfer gunna do?

[SABloke]

43 minutes ago, ChrisY1 said:

It's illegal to swing a golf club at balls in the national park? Such nonsense!

1 golfer = x number of balls polluting the park. Imagine if it was legal. So it's not nonsense. However, look at all the other trash at the national parks (especially the shipping areas) - I hope this official also prosecutes those people that contribute to the litter.

[stoner]

he has a pretty decent swing. 

[dpcjsr]

I feel so much safer now.

[Burma Bill]

5 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

It's illegal to swing a golf club at balls in the national park? Such nonsense!

Yes indeed

 

[billd766]

Yet the navy want to build an anti aircraft unit at a different national park. They will do far more damage in 1 hour than this guy will do in a year.

[sammieuk1]

Concrete evidence usually comes in the form of a barrel fished out the river here but in this case he wacked a little ball with a stick jail him for 900 years ???? 

[PETERTHEEATER]

Fifty years ago I scored a hole in one with my girlfriend in Khao Yai NP. Luckily there were no concerned citizens around to be offended.

[Clayt]

I've been to Khao Yai many times over the years. First time in 1970. There was a golf course there at the time. Maybe he forgot it returned to nature.

[grego49]

14 hours ago, hotchilli said:

I guess it could have been worse, caught playing darts down the local.

Remember they knocked off a heap of old ladies playing bridge in pattaya a while back.55555

[Partenavia]

How pathetic is that?

[Gsxrnz]

Looking at his stance, if prosecuted he could credibly claim that he wasn't playing golf.