Thailand’s Marine Tragedy: Dugong Deaths in the Andaman Sea
Thailand-
In a concerning environmental development, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) of Thailand has reported the deaths of at least 20 dugongs in the Andaman Sea since the beginning of 2024.
These gentle...
British Man in Phuket Dies After Being Stung by A Bee
Rawai, Phuket –
A British man has tragically died after being stung by a bee in Rawai.
Emergency responders were notified of the incident at a house in Soi Kitprasan, Rawai on Thursday (March 30th).
They arrived...
Famous Monks in Chaiyaphum Accused of Wildlife Sanctuary Encroachment: Phu Khiao Officers Seize Weapons...
Chaiyaphum—
On April 26th, 2024, Phu Khiao Wildlife Conservation Officers publicly revealed a case of a group of monks from a famous temple in Chaiyaphum allegedly illegally encroaching on the area of Phu Khiao Wildlife...
Chinese Neighbor Alarms Pattaya Residents With His Pet White Lion
Pattaya —
A Chinese lion “whisperer” reportedly let his pet lion cub roam freely within his residential area in Pattaya, causing fear and concern among neighbors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3fc_W9sd6k
Nongprue Police and officials from the Office of Conservation...
Thailand Sets Compensation for Wild Animal Attack Victims
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has introduced new compensation regulations for victims of wild animal attacks, responding to increasing incidents involving monkeys in Lop Buri province.
Under the guidance of Natural Resources...
Lion Cub Found at Café in Rassada, Seized by Authorities
Rassada –
An unlicensed lion cub found at a café in Rassada belongs to a Chinese national, say Thai police.
The Phuket City Police Chief Colonel Pratueng Phonmana told the Phuket Express on Wednesday (February 14th)...
Director of Wildlife Conservation Office Discusses Compensation Challenges After Macaque Attack in Lop Buri
Lop Buri—
On March 8th, 2024, Mr. Phadet Laithong, the director of the department's Wildlife Conservation Office, publicly revealed that a female trader in Lop Buri hurt her hips and had her knee dislocated from...
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...
Wildlife Conservation Department considering “birth control” for rapidly growing wild elephant population in Chonburi...
Eastern Thailand -
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation is planning to conduct wild elephant contraception in five provinces in the eastern region, including Chonburi, after the fertility rate has increased to...
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...