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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.
Monitor lizard climbs over wall into restaurant
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 25/09/2025
» A large monitor lizard scaled a wall and jumped into a restaurant, causing customers to scatter in panic, before the owner eventually called rescue workers to capture and remove it.
Rise of the 'Bangkok Dragon'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/08/2025
» A temporary sculpture of the Asian water monitor at Lumpini Park has shone a spotlight on one of Bangkok's most recognisable residents -- the large lizard often seen basking by the park's lakes.
Water monitor breeding now permitted in Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Asian water monitor can now be bred in captivity for commercial purposes, according to a new declaration in the Royal Gazette.
Monitor lizard seen feeding on child’s body in Samut Prakan
Online Reporters, Published on 14/05/2025
» SAMUT PRAKAN - A monitor lizard was found feeding on the remains of a newborn child behind a workers’ housing area in Bang Phli district.
Lizard blamed for city flood
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/05/2022
» A large water pump crippled by a stray monitor lizard that got stuck inside it has been blamed for widespread flooding in Bang Khen, one of the worst-hit districts following heavy downpours this week, says district director Pisamai Ruengsilp.
Russell Crowe quizzes Bangkok governor candidates
AFP, Published on 19/05/2022
» Hollywood star Russell Crowe quizzed candidates for Bangkok's governor election campaign in a cameo television appearance on Thursday, almost a year after his tweets on visiting the capital delighted Thais.
Unmasked Songkran parties dent Phuket’s reopening hopes
New York Times, Published on 26/04/2021
» PHUKET: Around the corner from the teeth-whitening clinic and the tattoo parlour with offerings in Russian, Hebrew and Chinese, near the outdoor eatery with fried rice meant to fuel sunburned tourists or tired go-go dancers, the Hooters sign has lost its H.
Rangers arrest poacher
News, Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 10/04/2020
» KANCHANABURI: A poacher was arrested while three others managed to escape after they were spotted by rangers in Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary in Sri Sawat district.
Hunter arrested, slain game seized
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 09/04/2020
» KANCHANABURI: A hunter was arrested in a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Sawat district in possession of two dead animals and some wild honey, but three other men fled after allegedly injuring a forestry official with a knife.