SONGKHLA, June 19 (TNA) – The jungle tribe of Mani joins
force with park rangers in a forest conservation programme of Thailand’s
southern Songkhla province.
Ton Nga Chang Wildlife Sanctuary rangers have initiated the
programme drawing the indigenous ethnic of Mani who have lived and roamed the
jungle in Songkhla for generations.
Two clans of 18 Mani people in the area have been given
citizenship and a Thai surname, Sriboriphat.
The hunting and gathering tribe will inform rangers of any
illegal logging or hunting they encounter.
Conservationists will provide tree saplings for the Mani to plant in the
forest.
A young Mani said protecting the forest meant protecting
their lives and livelihood.
There are different indigenous ethnics living in the rain
forests of southern Thailand. (TNA)
