Terraces to a new beginning
Kaeng Krachan National Park officials have been helping relocated Karen villagers moved due to encroachment restore their livelihood, a reconciliatory gesture that critics say will not prove to be a panacea
- Published: 17 Feb 2013 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: Spectrum
'Well.'' Krathong Chokewibool stopped short, before continuing. ''It's better, I guess.''
BUILDING A NEW FUTURE: A Karen child helps build terraces for rice paddies ahead of the coming rainy season.
As head of Bang Kloy village, a new resettlement of Karen who once lived in deep forest in Kaeng Krachan National Park, the 46 year old spoke cautiously about national parks officials, particularly chief Chaiwat Limlikhitaksorn, who allegedly ordered a series of torchings of villagers' property two to three years ago.
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