Tiger Carcass Found in Thai National Park
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A five-year-old tiger named “Vichit” was found deceased by Thai rangers in Kamphaeng Phet province’s Mae Wong National Park.
The carcass was found near a creek on January 9th with traces of animal fangs...
Nakhon Si Thammarat man imprisoned for slaughter, consumption of puppies following Soi Dog-Police investigation
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Nakhon Si Thammarat-
A Nakhon Si Thammarat man has been prosecuted under Thailand’s animal welfare law for the slaughter of puppies for consumption. The man was sentenced to three months in prison following a...
UPDATE: Officials Identify Tour Boat Allegedly Involved in Coral Damage in Krabi
Krabi –
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...
Coral Damaged by Boats and Tourist Divers at Phi Phi National Park in Krabi
Krabi –
Coral was reportedly damaged by tour boats and tourist divers at an island in the famous Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi.
The Monsoon Garbage Thailand Facebook Page yesterday (January 3rd) shared...
Dugong found dead, with signs of having been hunted for its fangs, in Surat...
Surat Thani –
A dugong was found dead with its mouth tied with rope and fangs cut out on a beach in the Chaiya district.
The Surat Thani Governor Witchawut Jintoe and the Chaiya Fisheries Office...
Frenchman arrested in Rawai for illegal possession of whale skeletons
Rawai –
A French man has been arrested in Rawai for illegal possession of parts of whale skeletons.
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DEMCR) officials told the Phuket Express that they received a tip-off...
Four tiger babies with an estimated cost of two million baht seized in Northeast...
Northeast Thailand –
Four tiger babies which cost an estimated two million baht were seized in Mukdahan from suspected wildlife smugglers.
Officers from the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division Police told the press that...
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...