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Sueb was born in Prachinburi, Thailand to Salab and Boonyiam Nakhasathien.
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Seub Nakhasathien
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He received a master"s degree from Kasetsart University in silvic studies, and a master"s degree in environmental studies from University of London. In 1986, Sueb was appointed as wildlife evacuation project leader for the Chiew Larn dam project, with a budget of only ฿800,000 to evacuate an 100,000-acre (400 km2) area. He was able to save hundreds of animals but was aware that many more were unable to escape and died.
After what he saw as the failure of the Chiew Larn project, he began protesting further logging and dam construction projects.
In 1989 he accepted a position as Superintendent of Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary. On September 1, 1990, Seub committed suicide at the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary headquarters in the cause of nature, leaving his assets to Khao Nang Rum research station.
The news of his suicide sent shock waves around Thailand. Shortly after he died, his fellow conservationists launched the in his memory to crusade against the destruction of nature.
Oreoglanis nakasathieni Vidthayanon, Saenjundaeng & Ng, 2009– freshwater batfish.
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Thailand