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63 macaques rescued, Cambodian smuggler busted
Online Reporters, Published on 30/11/2025
» The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has arrested a Cambodian national for attempting to smuggle 63 protected crab-eating macaques out of Thailand and into Cambodia.
143 macaques rescued from smugglers in Sa Kaeo
News, Online Reporters, Published on 15/11/2025
» Patrolling rangers rescued 143 protected crab-eating macaques from two smuggling operations in Sa Kaeo and arrested two suspects on Friday.
Three Taiwanese arrested with 52 rare animals at Don Mueang airport
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/10/2025
» Authorities have arrested three Taiwanese nationals after discovering dozens of rare animals stuffed into nylon stockings and hidden on their bodies as they attempted to leave the country through Don Mueang Airport.
Rare animals thriving in Kanchanaburi park
News, Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 02/09/2025
» Kanchanaburi: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has released new images from camera traps showing rare animals thriving in Khao Laem National Park in Kanchanaburi, highlighting the success of conservation efforts in the Western Forest Complex.
Chon Buri zoo welcomes litter of squirrel monkeys
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/07/2025
» Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri yesterday announced the good health of five squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sciureus) recently born at the facility.
Lop Buri monkey catching operation resumes
News, Online Reporters, Published on 11/06/2025
» LOP BURI – The trapping, sterilising and relocating of macaques continues, to reduce their plague-like numbers in downtown Lop Buri.
Health alert issued over 'soil fever'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/05/2025
» A public health warning has been issued over an outbreak of melioidosis, also known locally as "soil fever", after three deaths were reported in Maha Sarakham, according to the provincial public health office.
Nature group blasts cable car project
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/05/2025
» The Seub Nakhasathien Foundation has voiced opposition to the proposed construction of a cable car system in Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei province, over concerns that the system could damage the area's fragile ecosystem.
Thai Coconut Industry Unites to End Monkey Labour
Published on 27/03/2025
» Bangkok, 31 March 2025 – Thai Coconut Industry Group, in collaboration with Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve the welfare of monkeys potentially used in Thailand's coconut industry. This landmark agreement marks the first formal commitment to address this complex issue. The initiative begins with a joint project to care for monkeys currently or formerly used in agriculture and industry. The groups will then work to expand cooperation with relevant government agencies to advocate for legislation prohibiting the use of monkeys for coconut harvesting, coupled with rigorous enforcement. The agreement also promotes the adoption of modern harvesting techniques and the cultivation of dwarf coconut varieties. The core objective is to create lasting positive change within the industry and improve the perception of the Thai coconut industry on the global stage.
Police seize orangutans, exotic animals
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/01/2025
» Three orangutans were seized in Chumphon's Muang district on Wednesday while being delivered to Bangkok.