Wetland Buffalo in Phatthalung becomes Thailand’s first Global Important Agricultural Heritage System
Phatthalung, Southern–
The Thale Noi Wetland Buffalo in Phatthalung in southern Thailand has become Thailand's first Global Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS).
Deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek told Thai media, "The Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha...
Smoked bats from China found by a Beagle at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Thailand –
Smoked bats and smoked pork were found in luggage from China by a sniffer Beagle at the Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The Department of Livestock Development (DLD) reported the odd find yesterday (November 9th).
The Inspector Beagle...
Lanta Island in Krabi reopening after many months of closure
Lanta Island, Krabi-
The Lanta Island in Krabi has reopened after many months of closure.
Our previous story:
Several islands in the area of Mu-Ko Lanta National Park are to be closed for tourism temporarily for varied...
Large, rare, Bryde’s whale found dead off Rawai, Phuket
Rawai –
A huge, rare, Bryde's whale was found dead at the Racha Island off of the Rawai sub-district, Mueang Phuket district.
The Phuket Fisheries Office was notified from Mr. Sarit Jadee that a massive whale...
Press Release: USAID, DNP, AND WildAid Launch Media Campaign to End Demand for Ivory...
The following is a press release from the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Thailand. The statements within are their own.
Bangkok, September 19, 2022 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Thailand’s...
Forestry officer trampled to death by wild elephant intruding on resident’s plantation in Chanthaburi...
Chanthaburi -
A forestry officer was killed after being attacked by a wild elephant at a longan orchard in the Pong Nam Ron district of Chanthaburi province at around midnight of Wednesday, September 14th.
Deputy District...
National park ranger killed after attempting to stop wild elephant rampaging in local communities...
Prachinburi -
A national park ranger was tragically killed in the early hours of Monday, September 12th, after attempting to stop a wild elephant that was rampaging in local communities and damaging houses for food...
Indian passenger arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport for reportedly attempting to smuggle wild protected animals...
Bangkok -
An Indian national was arrested at Suvarnabhumi International Airport after reportedly attempting to smuggle several species of live protected animals, including a fennec fox and marmosets, to his home country on Wednesday, August...
UPDATE: Dutch man arrested in Phuket for illegally catching fish in Krabi national park
Phuket –
A Dutch man has been arrested in Phuket after he illegally caught fish in the Krabi national park area last week.
Our previous story:
A foreigner was caught on social media allegedly catching parrot fish...
Elephant calf found dead in farm pond in Chachoengsao this morning, presumed to have...
Chachoengsao -
A wild elephant calf was found dead in a pond of a local farm in Tha Takiab District of Chachoengsao on Monday, August 15th, presumed to have drowned while swimming with its herd...