Thai Authorities Intercept Illegal Vietnamese Fishing in the Gulf of Thailand
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On May 6th, 2024, the Thai Central Investigative Bureau (CIB) held a press conference on a group of Vietnamese fishermen allegedly fishing in the upper Gulf of Thailand illegally.
It was reported that unidentified Thai...
UPDATE: Officials Identify Tour Boat Allegedly Involved in Coral Damage in Krabi
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Officials have identified a tour boat which allegedly was involved in coral damage at an island in the famous Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi.
Our previous story:
Coral was reportedly damaged by...
Wetland Buffalo in Phatthalung becomes Thailand’s first Global Important Agricultural Heritage System
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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...
Khao Kheow Open Zoo holds welcoming ceremony for new baby elephant on Thai Elephant...
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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 tourist faces fine up to one million baht for sitting underwater on a...
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A Thai tourist, 45, was facing a fine of up to one million baht after posting a picture on social media of him appearing to be sitting underwater on a coral reef at...
UPDATE: Thai Woman Unveiled as Real Owner of Lion Cub in Pattaya, Now Facing...
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Officials and veterinarians from the Office of Conservation Area 2 (Sri Racha) visited the actual owner of a lion cub, which was spotted sitting in an open-top Bentley driven by a foreigner around...
Smoked bats from China found by a Beagle at Suvarnabhumi Airport
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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...
87 Wild Animals Seized at Suvarnabhumi Airport: Six Indian Tourists Face Charges
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On March 5th, 2024, the Suvarnabhumi Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Customs Office, and relevant agencies received a report from airport security officers after detecting 87 wild animals stashed inside eight...
Forestry officer trampled to death by wild elephant intruding on resident’s plantation in Chanthaburi...
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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...
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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...