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Live monitor lizard, ricefield rat found in baggage arriving from Philippines
Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2026
» A Thai passenger arriving from the Philippines was intercepted at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Samut Prakan with two live protected wild animals – a monitor lizard and a large rice field rat – in his baggage, the Customs Department reported on Wednesday.
Wild elephant's death during translocation sparks probe
Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2026
» An investigation is continuing into the death of a wild elephant during its translocation on Tuesday night as public mourning expressed concern over the well-being of wild animals.
Wild elephant relocated to curb human-elephant conflict
Online Reporters, Published on 22/01/2026
» SA KAEO - A wild elephant known as Si Daw Kaew has been captured and relocated from Wang Nam Yen district in this northeastern province to an elephant behaviour modification facility, in a move aimed at reducing human-elephant conflict and improving community safety.
Enforcement of rules against open burning stepped up
Online Reporters, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Pollution Control Department has ordered stepped-up surveillance of open burning as the seasonal risk of haze and dust pollution rises, according to director-general Surin Worakitthamrong.
Starving lions, bears found caged in abandoned Cambodian border casino
Online Reporters, Published on 23/12/2025
» Five emaciated animals, two lions and three bears, were found abandoned in cages when Thai marines inspected a captured casino building immediately across the border from Trat province.
Mother-and-calf dugong pair spotted in Krabi
Online Reporters, Published on 16/12/2025
» KRABI - A mother-and-calf pair of dugongs have been spotted grazing on seagrass in a tranquil bay in Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, a sign that efforts to promote a healthy marine environment are bearing fruit.
Bangkokians give governor Chadchart high marks: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 07/12/2025
» A majority of Bangkok residents are satisfied with the performance of Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt after three and a half years in office, an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration shows.
Bangkok's Safari World to reopen predator zone after lions mauled keeper last month
Online Reporters, Published on 12/10/2025
» The Safari World zoo in Bangkok will reopen its Predator Zone (Tiger Zone) on Monday after the zone was closed when lions mauled a veteran keeper to death early last month.
Injured Khao Yai elephant victim of electric fence
Online Reporters, Published on 04/10/2025
» An electric fence has been identified as the cause of injury to an elephant found in a weakened state in Khao Yai National Park, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation reported on Saturday.
Bangkok’s keeper-killing lions to be caged and retrained
Online Reporters, Published on 11/09/2025
» The five lions that mauled a Safari World keeper to death on Wednesday have been caged and will be retrained, or they would continue to attack humans, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation says.