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THAILAND

Deaths of 70 tigers at Chiang Mai park probed

Online Reporters, Published on 20/02/2026

» CHIANG MAI - Livestock officials have moved to quarantine and disinfect the Tiger Kingdom tourist attraction in Mae Rim district after more than 70 tigers died mysteriously this month, prompting a two‑week closure and a sweeping investigation into the cause.

THAILAND

Park tackles jumbo scourge

News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2026

» Nakhon Ratchasima: Thap Lan National Park is intensifying efforts to address the growing problem of wild elephants encroaching on farmland, while also announcing the seasonal closure of several tourist sites to allow nature to recover.

THAILAND

Overpass for wildlife 'a success'

News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2026

» PRACHIN BURI: The Department of Highways (DoH) hailed the success of the Wildlife Corridor on Highway 304, a forest-linking tunnel and overpass in operation since 2019, citing improved road safety and measurable ecological gains.

THAILAND

Govt ramps up gun controls

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/02/2026

» The government has ordered nationwide enforcement of stricter firearm regulations, instructing registrars to more rigorously scrutinise gun licence applications and suspending the issuance of carry permits.

THAILAND

Democrat forum talks animal welfare

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2026

» The Democrat Party convened a public forum bringing together animal rights advocates and wildlife experts to push for amendments to the country's anti-animal cruelty law to explicitly cover wild animals.

THAILAND

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration denies selling car park

Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026

» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has sought to quell controversy over the underground parking facility at Lan Khon Mueang, firmly denying claims the site has been sold or transferred to private ownership.

THAILAND

Critically endangered Siamese crocodiles released into Thai river

Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 19/02/2026

» Two critically endangered purebred Siamese crocodiles have been found and released into their natural habitat in Phetchaburi province, in a move seen as highly significant in global conservation circles.

THAILAND

Illegal road in wildlife sanctuary investigated

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/02/2026

» Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin has ordered a crackdown on alleged abuses of authority in forest areas, sending officials to Mae Hong Son and setting a three-day deadline to clarify allegations against the head of Mae Yuam Wildlife Sanctuary.

LEARNING

Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up

Gary Boyle, Published on 19/02/2026

» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.

THAILAND

25 Myanmar migrants arrested for illegal entry

News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026

» Phichit: Twenty-five Myanmar migrants and three Thai nationals were arrested in a joint police operation led by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) along Highway 117 in Wachira Banrami district.