Photo taken last month shows some of the resorts near Phu Thap Boek that are scheduled for demolition. The 3rd Army was called in on Thursday after local officials alleged they received death threats over the scheduled wrecking crews. (Bangkok Post file photo)The government has assigned the 3rd Army chief to ensure security for local administration officials facing death threats for demolishing resorts illegally built on Phu Thap Boek in Phetchabun. He said that most local residents understand that officials must protect natural resources and drive out people who encroach on such land. Despite the alleged death threats, the combined team of RFD officials, police, soldiers, and administrative officials continued their mission Thursday.

Source: Bangkok Post September 01, 2016 22:30 UTC