15 trees felled at Rama 9 memorial in Chiang Mai park

Bangkok Post - Oct 26, 2026

The National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department will take legal action against at least seven people for cutting down 15 trees, including 11 wild Himalayan cherry trees, at a memorial built to honour the late His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) in Chiang Mai province.

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