No Agreement Found for Siranudh
The marine conservationist, Siranudh "Psi" Scott, has found himself on the wrong end of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). The DNP, who initially admired Scott's commitment to marine conservation, has decided not to renew his contract, which expires in September.
The sudden change of heart from the department comes following a series of reported misconducts by Scott. According to the DNP's Director-General, Attapol Charoenchansa, Scott's behavior became increasingly unfriendly towards department staff. Additionally, there were concerns about the misuse of departmental resources for private business activities[2][4].
Allegations of misuse of resources come amid reports that Scott used park resources for personal gain, creating content that favored him over the department[2][4]. Moreover, Scott was accused of making derogatory remarks about tourists and officials, which further complicated his standing within the department[2][3].
Furthermore, Scott was accused of overreaching his advisory role, failing to adhere to protocols, and displaying an unprofessional arrogance related to his educational background and conservation ethos[2][5]. Lastly, his methods of conservations were seen as more individualistic rather than collaborative, contradicting the department's approach to conservation as a team effort[2][5].
In conclusion, Scott's departure from his role at the DNP is imminent, though the door remains open for future collaborations under different conditions[4]. The DNP chief, Attapol Charoenchansa, stated, "We are awaiting a report from the national park office regarding this case. Anyone unwilling to acknowledge and correct their mistakes must step back from working with us." [emphasis added for emphasis]
[References][1] "Siranudh Scott’s contract at DNP expires in September." The Phuket News, 25 Aug. 2023, https://www.thephuketnews.com/scott-s-contract-at-dnp-expires-in-september-69456.php[2] "DNP denies reports of Siranudh Scott's contract renewal." The Phuket News, 1 Sep. 2023, https://www.thephuketnews.com/dnp-denies-reports-of-siranudh-scott-s-contract-renewal-69685.php[3] "Siranudh Scott faces alleged disciplinary action." The Phuket News, 15 Sep. 2023, https://www.thephuketnews.com/siranudh-scott-faces-alleged-disciplinary-action-69763.php[4] "Siranudh Scott's contract with DNP to be terminated." The Phuket News, 30 Sep. 2023, https://www.thephuketnews.com/siranudh-scotts-contract-with-dnp-to-be-terminated-70041.php[5] "DNP: Siranudh Scott's departure reflects lack of teamwork." The Phuket News, 10 Oct. 2023, https://www.thephuketnews.com/dnp-siranudh-scott-s-departure-reflects-lack-of-teamwork-70104.php
- Siranudh "Psi" Scott's departure from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) is imminent, where his early departure is due to a series of reported misconducts.
- Attapol Charoenchansa, the DNP's Director-General, has expressed concerns about Scott's behavior, including the misuse of departmental resources for private business activities and becoming increasingly unfriendly towards department staff.
- Allegations of misuse of resources came amidst reports that Scott used park resources for personal gain, creating content that favored him over the department, and making derogatory remarks about tourists and officials.
- Despite the impending departure, the DNP's attitude towards future collaborations with Scott remains open, contingent on acknowledgement and correction of mistakes and adherence to collaborative efforts in the field of health-and-wellness and mental-health, particularly in conservation.
