Bangkok, Public Sector Commission Propose ideas to solve the problem of wild elephants along the Rayong-Chanthaburi border in a complete and sustainable manner.
Assistant Professor Dr. Noppadol Kannika, Member of the National Police Policy Committee An expert in the public sector revealed that he had the opportunity to visit the area and meet people during a police mission. and were informed about the problems of wild elephants and people This is the reason why villagers invite themselves to see how to solve the problem of wild elephants. He therefore began to visit the area to study and find information. Solving the problem of wild elephants Since the beginning of March 2024, the facts appeared in the area to research related information. Collaborate with citizens and civil society network working groups, such as community leaders, volunteer working groups dealing with wild elephant problems and safety of life and property of people, communities, and the private sector, etc., by embracing the royal speech
of His Majesty the King. Tibet His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. Her Majesty the Queen The Queen Mother of the Queen Mother It is the most important guideline for researching and documenting policy proposals, a new way of solving the problem of wild elephants in an integrated way.
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great His Majesty’s royal initiative on July 5, 1999, summarized as follows: ‘…..Wild elephants should stay in the forest. You just have to make the forest have enough food for the elephants. The practice is to create food in the forest in small plots and distribute it……’ His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great gave the Royal Initiative on October 6, 2003, concluding that ‘……consider the construction of a check dam or small pond in the Kui Buri forest area. to store water for use To slow down the water and create moisture in the forest area. and is a water source and food source for wild elephan
ts…’
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Her Majesty the Queen The Queen Mother of the Queen Mother There was a royal invitation on January 5, 2012 at Chitralada Palace. In conclusion, ‘….The elephant is an animal that His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great loves and cares for elephants in Kui Buri and Kaeng Krachan. He always cared. He helped find a place to eat for the elephants. so as not to disturb people People and elephants will have minimal problems, such as in Kui Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan. Elephants have been important since historical times. They have helped save the country, save houses, save the city. Therefore, let’s help take care of each other so that elephants are not killed cruelly like this. in order not to violate the royal wishes at His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, His Majesty the King, established the royal heart. To have elephants preserved as animals of the land forever…’
From embracing the royal initiative
, it is the most important guideline for research and field visits to the civil society sector, which consists of the public sector, communities, the private sector, and relevant government agencies as stakeholders in preventing and solving wild elephant problems. Important results of the study were found, which can be summarized as follows:
Situation of wild elephant problems and people problems in the forest area bordering Rayong Province and Chanthaburi Province. Wild elephants still exist and enter the residential community areas of Kaeng Hang Maeo District and nearby districts. The most recent estimate is that there are 592 wild elephants in the eastern region’s forests (but there are still disputes over the reliability and accuracy of the number). Source of wild elephant statistics numbers)
Problems and causes There are two important causes: (1) causes within the forest area that push elephants out of the forest, including illegal deforestation, poachers, natural disasters, etc. (2) external causes ou
tside the forest area that are the cause of attracting wild elephants out of the forest, such as food sources, agricultural plants, water sources, and others that are planted next to elephant fences and near forest areas, etc. 3. Policy to resolve conflicts between wild elephants and people in the border forest, Rayong, Chanthaburi, policy Currently doing Allow wild elephants and people to live together. Elephants are safe and people are safe.
4. Management of conflict problems between wild elephants and people in the border forest, Rayong, Chanthaburi, currently exists.
5. Analysis of efficiency and achievement Search for success factors It was found that in the area of ??Rayong, Chanthaburi, in the forest areas of Kaeng Hang Maeo District and nearby districts, the forest borders of Rayong, Chanthaburi have not been successful. There are also attacks on wild elephants, people and agricultural crops. Property of the people and communities Today I went to the area and found that Villagers and capital groups
Planting a durian orchard Install a semi-permanent fence to keep wild elephants out. But the barrier is not effective, so it is like a “time bomb” waiting for the day when there will be a violent eruption between wild elephants and durian farmers in about 2 years. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent and solve the problem of wild elephants today, but the success factors are occurring in other areas such as the forests of Kui Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan. and Kaeng Krachan Phetchaburi Province that embraces principles to solve the problem of wild elephants and people from His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great and from Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Her Majesty the Queen The Queen Mother of the Queen Mother Come to practice seriously and continuously.
Assistant Professor Dr. Noppadon also said that for the new normal Solve the problem of wild elephants Integrated success factors As for taking care of and providing appropriate compensation to the people and farmers who have
been damaged. By enhancing knowledge, understanding, awareness, confidence and support. While taking care of wild elephants Should embrace the principles of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great and from Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Her Majesty the Queen The Queen Mother of the Queen Mother Come to practice seriously and continuously. Through the Patcharasuthakachanurak Project Reach every community and village, expand the results and adapt to each context and environment of each forest area. Including conducting a census of wild elephants (Census) to survey the true and reliable number of wild elephants. There is no dispute about the number and recording of every identity.
As for investing in building hard structures, such as wild elephant barrier fences, wild elephant barrier walls. It is an investment worth considering as appropriate to each context. Environment of each forest area But it must be done carefully. and continuous care to ensure durability, efficiency
, and results, and others, such as building a wild elephant clinic Wild Elephant Hospital Moreover, it is appropriate that the law be improved. regulations Related to solving the problem of wild elephants and people.
Source: Thai News Agency