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Surin sting nets tiger cubs, 100kg of elephant tusks
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/07/2024
» Two suspects have been arrested for an illegal trade of two tiger cubs and almost 100 kilogrammes of elephant tusks were also confisticated in a sting operation in Surin.
Nation marks Thai Elephant Day
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/04/2024
» Thailand's Western Forest Complex is regarded as the largest wildlife hub in the country. It contains an abundant food chain system for predators and prey alike and is also home to several protected species, including the elephant, an enduring symbol of the nation.
Training camps planned for aggressive wild elephants
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/03/2024
» The national parks and wildlife chief has announced plans for training centres to discipline aggressive wild elephants involved in the increasing number of attacks on people.
Groundbreaking Elephant Rescue: Unchained Elephants' Historic Effort Saves One-Eyed Bull Elephant
Published on 21/09/2023
» Chained next to a garbage dump with scarce food and a single functioning eye, an elderly bull elephant endured four brutal years in captivity in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chained, malnourished, and with only one functioning eye, his plight was nothing short of devastating.
Rap against cruelty
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/08/2023
» In collaboration with World Animal Protection Thailand, the song Pai Hai Sood Yood Show Chang (No Elephant Show) by rapper Tawanwad "TangBadVoice" Wanavit was released earlier this month in observance of World Elephant Day, which falls on Aug 12. The video for No Elephant Show depicts the story of a Thai man taking his foreign friend to see an elephant show. Tawanwad appears in the car taking them to the show, with the rapper explaining to the Thai man through rap that behind the scenes, elephants experience cruel training. The music video includes real footage of the abuse suffered by elephants in Thailand.
Help save our Jumbo friends from abuse
Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 14/08/2023
» After 22 years in Sri Lanka, the ailing Plai Sak Surin came home last month. His arrival at Chiang Mai International Airport was a joyful moment for all Thais.
Roaming wild elephant finally caught
Published on 12/08/2023
» NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A wild elephant was finally captured in Nop Phi Tham district of this southern province on Saturday, 22 days after a court order was issued for authorities to have it relocated as it was disrupting the community.
Returning elephants to the wild
News, Published on 03/08/2023
» Throughout history, elephants have held a revered place in the country's way of life and traditional beliefs, and have become symbolic of Thailand. Through their strength and intelligence for various purposes, including warfare, transport and supporting heavy labour, they have contributed significantly to the country.
Many unemployed elephants back home in Surin, huge and hungry
Published on 02/04/2023
» SURIN: Lucky was busy munching on some freshly cut grass when she spotted a special treat a tourist was holding out. She dropped her next mouthful of greens and extended her trunk, asking for the banana.
NFT ‘Unchained Elephants Project’ raises funds to rescue two elephants in trekking camps in Thailand
Published on 07/10/2022
» Unchained Elephants, a new NFT art project, seeks to rescue two or more working elephants in Thailand. The project will use the proceeds from its NFT sales to buy and rescue these animals from abusive work environments to unchain them in a safer environment.