Two of the three men suspected of killing a forest protection official in Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary in Chaiyaphum province on Oct 14 have surrendered to authorities, reports said.
The two - Arthit Klangsin, 31, and Song Klangthong, 38 - surrendered to the authorities at a forest protection unit at Ban Huay Rahong in Khon San disrtrict of Chaiyaphum province at 2am on Sunday.
The other suspect, Boonleng Saithongkhoo, 48, was still at large.
Police, military and forestry officials had launched a manhunt for the three who are believed to have shot to death Prasit Khummoo, 49, a forest protection official, while they were trying to illegally fell protected eaglewood (mai kritsana) trees near Ban Huay Rahong, which is located in the adjoining area of the Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary in Chaiyaphum and the Nam Nao National Park in Phetchabun, on Oct 14.
After their surrender, Mr Arthit and Mr Song were taken to the Region 3 Provincial Police headquarters in Nakhon Ratchasima for questioning.
The two reportedly admitted to taking part in trying to steal protected eaglewood trees but denied shooting the forestry official.
Mr Boonleng, who was said to be responsible for firing the shot that killed Mr Prasit, was believed to be still in hiding in the jungle of nearby Phetchabun province.