Thailand arrests 33 Cambodians for illegal logging

Thirty-three Cambodian nationals were arrested for illegally logging rare rosewood trees in Thailand, where they are currently awaiting trial, officials said Wednesday.

The arrests marked a long-called-for shift in tactics by Thai authorities: In the past, Thai soldiers and border police have often dealt with illegal Cambodian loggers by shooting them dead. …

Saing Soenthrith and Van Roeun
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