The Seub Nakhasathien Foundation

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By James Khananurak

Albert Pike (1809–1891)

American Attorney

"…What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for the others and the world remains, and is immortal…"

Seub NakhasathienBiography

Early life Education Work

The Seub Nakhasathien Foundations Establishment Aims and purposes Main activities

Seub Nakhasathien

Born December 31, 1945 Great passion in arts Studied at Kasetsart University

(Agricultural University)

Seub Nakhasathien

Joined Department of Forestry.

- Worked at Khao-Kiew, Khao Chompu Sanctuary* Got Scholarship to study Resource and Environmental

conservation at University of London.

Seub NakhasathienGlossary

*Sanctuary ; A reserved area in which birds and other animals, especially wild animals, are protected from hunting or molestationSource: www.tfd.com

Led the wildlife evacuation in Chiew Larn Dam, Surattani Province.

Object the construction of Nam Jon Dam Promoted to be a superintendent of

Huy Ka Keng Wildlife Sanctuary. Found many serious problems

Illegal hunting, logging. Cases were ignored by high-ranked officials Face many obstacles from powerful people,

politician, and senior officials.

Seub Nakhasathien

Committed suicide to bring the case to the public

Seub Nakhasathien

Establishment

Found on September 18, 1990 by his conservationist friends.

Initial fund was 16.5 million baht.

Main Purposes

To promote the conservation and protection of forest, wildlife, and wild places of Thailand for sustainable benefits of nature and people.

Source : Official Website of The Seub Nakhasathien Foundation.

Main ActivitiesIncrease public AwarenessWatch dog and monitoring potential threats to forest

wildlife and wild placesPromote welfare of rangers and their families.Building networks with conservation organization and

government officials

“..Those thing which are precious are saved only by sacrifice..” Said Devid Kenyon Webster