Prime Suspect in Large Illegal Pork Importing Case Arrested in Bangkok
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At 1:50 PM, on January 22nd, 2024, Thai Immigration and Special Investigative officers captured a suspect at Don Mueang Airport who was allegedly involved in illegal pork importing of 10,000 containers from 2020 to...
Thai social media “outraged” over foreign man allegedly catching fish illegally in national park
Krabi –
A foreigner was caught on social media allegedly catching parrot fish in a national park area in Krabi. The video had first been noticed on TikTok and then widely shared by “outraged” Thais.
The...
Thai Elephant in Sri Lanka Returns Home – PHOTO TOUR
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The operation to bring back an ill Thai elephant from Sri Lanka to Thailand has been completed.
Mahouts from Thailand arrived in Sri Lanka last month to familiarize the elephant with the process ahead of...
Woman charged with animal cruelty after abandoning 42 kittens at the roadside
PRESS RELEASE:
A Thai woman has been charged with animal cruelty and fined 10,000 baht after abandoning 42 kittens by the side of a road in Mai Khao, Phuket. The kittens were discovered by staff...
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...
Wild Elephant Kills Village Chief in Surat Thani
Surat Thani —
A cow elephant with a calf attacked and killed a village headman in Surat Thani province in southern Thailand on Sunday when the latter tried to push them back into the forest.
Mr....
Khao Kheow Open Zoo holds welcoming ceremony for new baby elephant on Thai Elephant...
Chonburi -
The newest member of Khao Kheow Open Zoo's elephant family, "Saan Suay", was officially introduced to the public on Thai National Elephant Day, March 13th.
The Zoo's director Tewin Rattanawongsawat presided over the opening...
Thai Justice Minister Wants to Fully Legalize Gambling on Animal Fighting
Thailand-
The Thai Justice Minister has shown his support to turn animal fighting into legal gambling for Thailand as a soft power.
Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said according to the secretary to the interior minister Mr....
Probe Into Viral Video of Foreigner with Lion Cub in Bentley in Pattaya: Owner...
Pattaya—
At 5:30 PM, on January 23rd, 2024, Thai National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation officials, Pattaya tourist police, and relevant agencies inspected a house owner in Khao Pratumnak Soi 5, Banglamung, Chonburi, regarding a...
UPDATE: Foreigner allegedly catching illegal fish in national park in Krabi apologizes on social...
Krabi –
A foreign man who was allegedly catching fish illegally in a national park in Krabi posted an apology on social media, according to multiple Thai news media sources.
Our previous story:
A foreigner was...