Seven Cows Killed, Many Injured in Lorry Accident in Sisaket
Sisaket—
A lorry carrying multiple cows flipped over in an accident, killing seven cows and injuring many others.
At 5:00 AM, on October 18th, 2023, the Uthumphon Phisai police officers received an accident report about a...
Thailand finds African Swine Fever in swab sample at Nakhon Prathom slaughterhouse
National -
Thailand's Department of Livestock Development today, January 11th, confirms the detection of African swine fever (ASF) in a surface swab sample collected from a slaughterhouse in the Nakhon Prathom province.
Director-General Sorawit Thanito told...
One Forest Ranger Shot Dead in Shootout with Poachers in Chonburi, Two Suspects Arrested
Sri Racha district, Chonburi —
A shootout between groups of Thai forest rangers and illegal hunters ended with one casualty of an officer and two arrests.
The forest rangers were on a routine patrol in the...
Rare Omura’s Whale Spotted in Phuket
PRESS RELEASE:
A white Omura’s whale has been spotted by a traveler aboard a boat 9 kilometers south of Koh Hey in Phuket, with marine biologists saying that the sighting could possibly be the first-ever...
40-year-old man in Phuket identified as person of concern for monkeypox, although doctors initially...
Phuket –
A 40-year-old Thai man has conducted a blood test after he was flagged as a person of concern for monkeypox due to reportedly suspicious symptoms. Doctors initially believe, however, he might have been...
Two Chinese Tourists Charged in Phuket for Starfish Incident
Phuket -
Concern has been rising after photos of divers touching starfish under the sea in Phuket went viral on Thai social media.
The issue has been brought to light by the Facebook page ‘Monsoon Garbage...
Foreign Divers Allegedly Touch Whale Shark’s Tail in Mu Ko Surin National Park, Facing...
Phang Nga—
On April 3rd, 2024, Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, the director-general of the Thai National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, publicly revealed a case of a group of foreign divers allegedly touching the tip...
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...
Thai Agricultural Authorities Continue Crackdown on Illegal Smuggling
Ratchaburi—
Thai authorities confiscated more than 86 tons of illegal and unidentified agricultural products in Ratchaburi as per a recent order from the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
At 2:00 PM, on October 18th, 2023, Mr....
Thai tourist faces fine up to one million baht for sitting underwater on a...
Chonburi -
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...