Raising salary of forest rangers through the first stage Encourage the Office of the Budget to continue supporting

Bangkok, June 14 – Director General of the Department of National Parks. Revealing that the Comptroller General's Department made a reply letter Approved to increase the compensation or salary of forest rangers 13,419 positions from 9,000 baht per month to no more than 11,000 baht per month after not increasing for 11 years, preparing to coordinate with the Bureau of the Budget. Ministry of Finance to take further steps

Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources Acting Director General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation revealed that The Comptroller-General's Department responded with a letter requesting an increase in remuneration or salary, stating that it had approved the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation to reimburse third parties for their duties. To the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation in the amount of 13,419 from the rate of 9,000 baht to not more than 11,000 baht per month, effective from October 1, 2023 onwards, according to the Department of National Parks. The letter was sent on May 15, 2012, which is very encouraging since the last adjustment of forest rangers' compensation occurred on April 1, 2012, or 11 years ago. Preparing to coordinate with the Budget Office, Ministry of Finance to continue

In this regard, requesting an increase in remuneration or salary of forest rangers Due to the current economic conditions have changed resulting in higher cost of living. and remuneration approved by the Comptroller-General's Department for the National Park Service At the rate of not more than 9,000 baht since 2012, the period has lapsed for 11 years, so it is not enough to live in the current economic situation. and inconsistent with risks that may occur at all times Because the mission of the National Park Service Must go out to patrol and camp in the wilderness throughout the day and night. There is a risk of health hazards from poisonous animals, pathogens, and other dangers. existing in the forest Including the danger from offenders in the forest who are malicious to the authorities as well

For hiring forest rangers who are outsiders who are local people who have knowledge and skills with expertise in the terrain. Skilled in hiking to work with staff is essential. For the benefit of the mission of the Department of National Parks. in the conservation, protection, and restoration of forest and wildlife resources Prevention and suppression of encroachment and destruction of national resources in national park areas wildlife sanctuary Non-hunting areas, forest parks and other conservation areas totaling more than 73 million rai.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency