Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Logging in Lampang Province
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin has ordered an investigation into illegal logging activities in Lampang following a recent seizure of protected timber.
According to a report by Thai Post on October 27, 2026, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin has directed the Royal Forest Department to expand its investigation into illegal logging operations within Lampang Province. This directive follows a joint operation that resulted in the seizure of four logs of protected Padauk wood.
During the enforcement action, authorities also confiscated a modified six-wheel truck and various tools suspected of being used in the illicit activity. The Minister’s order emphasizes a push to identify and prosecute those involved in the unauthorized harvesting of restricted forest resources.
For residents and visitors in the region, this crackdown highlights ongoing efforts by the Thai government to protect natural forest reserves. While the immediate area remains accessible, travelers should be aware that authorities are actively monitoring forest zones for illegal activity. It remains to be confirmed how many individuals were apprehended during the operation and whether this investigation will lead to further arrests or increased security measures in other protected areas of the province. The Royal Forest Department has not yet released a full report on the extent of the criminal network involved.
