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Big cat hybrids given regulated species status
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2025
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued a new regulation designating ligers (male lion–female tiger hybrids) and tigons (male tiger–female lion hybrids) as regulated wildlife species which require official possession permits under the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act.
Big Russian-run rental business busted on Phangan
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 22/10/2025
» SURAT THANI — Police have raided a large Russian-owned vehicle rental company on Koh Phangan, seizing hundreds of motorbikes and cars and making seven arrests.
Safari World dangerous animal zone closed indefinitely
Post Reporters, Published on 12/09/2025
» Authorities have ordered Safari World in Bangkok to suspend operations at its dangerous animal zone after a keeper was mauled to death by lions on Wednesday, and a subsequent inspection uncovered multiple safety violations.
'Absolute madness': Thailand's pet lion problem
AFP, Published on 29/07/2025
» CHIANG MAI — Behind a car repair business on a nondescript Thai street are the cherished pets of a rising TikTok animal influencer: two lions and a 200-kilogramme lion-tiger hybrid called "Big George."
Tigress and cubs spotted in Tak sanctuary
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/04/2025
» A tigress and two cubs were recently photographed in Tak's Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, the latest sign of progress in Thailand's efforts to preserve the threatened species, especially in the Western Forest Complex.
Chiang Mai golden tigresses attract visitors
Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2024
» Chiang Mai Night Safari has introduced the three-year-old golden tiger Ava, who has quickly become a favourite on social media alongside her sister Luna.
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.
Lion ownership sparks outrage
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/02/2024
» Private possession of wild animals has recently become an issue, amid public outrage and criticism over safety concerns. The issue came to light following several sightings of privately-owned lions in public places over the past several weeks.
Two cubs seized, moved to wildlife breeding centre
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 26/01/2024
» CHON BURI: The owner of two cubs was forced on Friday to surrender the animals to authorities, who also charged her with illegally keeping them.
Three face charges over Pattaya lion incident
Apinya Wipatayotin and Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 25/01/2024
» A Thai woman and two foreign nationals have been charged with illegal possession of a lion cub after a video of the beast riding in a Bentley convertible along a crowded street in Pattaya went viral online.