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Coordinated effort seeks to help stricken elephant calf
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/09/2025
» KANCHANABURI: A young wild elephant calf, affectionately called "Khaotom", is receiving emergency care after falling into a pit and injuring its right hind leg in the Huai Chani forest area.
Elephant sanctuary sets ecosystem benchmark
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/08/2025
» An elephant sanctuary in Phitsanulok is setting a new standard for ecotourism by serving as an example of an elephant camp that truly prioritises the well-being of its residents, advocates say.
Thai elephant sanctuary offers animals abused in tourist industry relief in retirement
Published on 27/05/2025
» At the Samui Elephant Sanctuary, Kaew Ta and Kham Phean have found the best way to beat the scorching May heat: by taking a dip in the pool followed by a mud bath.
Ethics in Thailand's elephant tourism?
Published on 23/02/2025
» An elephant experience is one of Thailand's most popular tourist attractions; however, tourists should exercise caution and adopt ethical practices by refraining from touching the elephants when visiting elephant camps.
Spaniard's death hits elephant camps
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/01/2025
» Elephant camps are one of the most popular destinations among tourists and have played a significant role in the country's tourism industry.
Flooding ravages Chiang Mai district known for elephant parks
Published on 13/10/2024
» CHIANG MAI — Apple stuck her trunk out of the swollen river like a snorkel, paddling desperately to stay afloat. But the 2 ton, 15-year-old elephant was no match for the flooding that inundated the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai last week. By the time a team of rescuers saw her, she had been swept more than a mile downriver.
Lessons for elephant care
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/10/2024
» The devastating flash floods in Chiang Mai have exposed not only the region's growing vulnerability to climate change but also long-standing tensions between two approaches to raising domesticated elephants.
Floods drown 2 elephants in northern Thailand, rescue efforts continue
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2024
» Two elephants have drowned from flooding at Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai's Mae Taeng district. An all-out effort is underway to locate animals stranded in rising waters and fast-moving flood currents.
Chiang Mai flood crisis worsens
Online Reporters, Published on 05/10/2024
» Severe flooding ravaged Chiang Mai as the water in the Ping River rose to a record 5.3 metres on Saturday, while two more elephants swept away from a popular animal sanctuary were found dead in Mae Taeng district.
Govt plans to curb wild jumbos' antics
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/03/2024
» Chachoengsao: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced plans to mitigate damage caused by wild elephants in communities located near forest parks.