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‘Absolute madness’: Thailand’s pet lion problem
‘Absolute madness’: Thailand’s pet lion problem
Wednesday 30 July 2025 11:30 AM
CHIANG MAI: Behind a car repair business on a nondescript Thai street are the cherished pets of a rising TikTok animal influencer: two lions and a 200-kilogramme lion-tiger hybrid called “Big George.”
Breeding of water monitor lizards now permitted in Thailand
Breeding of water monitor lizards now permitted in Thailand
Saturday 5 July 2025 11:30 AM
BANGKOK: The Asian water monitor can now be bred in captivity for commercial purposes, according to a new declaration in the Royal Gazette.
Snakes on a plane from Thailand to India, again
Snakes on a plane from Thailand to India, again
Wednesday 2 July 2025 11:00 AM
NEW DELHI: Indian customs officers in Mumbai said they have stopped a plane passenger arriving from Thailand with a wriggling cargo of live snakes, the third such seizure in June.
Turtles released at Mai Khao ahead of World Sea Turtle Day
Turtles released at Mai Khao ahead of World Sea Turtle Day
Monday 16 June 2025 09:47 AM
PHUKET: A major conservation event was held at Sirinat National Park on Phuket’s Mai Khao Beach on Saturday (June 14), with dozens of sea turtles released back into the Andaman Sea as part of a Big Cleaning Day activity led by senior judiciary officials, conservationists and community members.
Two sea turtles rescued, marine experts investigate dolphin death
Two sea turtles rescued, marine experts investigate dolphin death
Friday 6 June 2025 01:46 PM
PHUKET: Marine biologists in Phuket have rescued two sea turtles entangled in marine debris and are investigating the cause of death of a dolphin found washed ashore at Kamala earlier this week.
Phuket’s Tiger Kingdom debunks tourist mauled, denies wildlife abuse
Phuket’s Tiger Kingdom debunks tourist mauled, denies wildlife abuse
Tuesday 3 June 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: The operators of Phuket’s Tiger Kingdom tourist attraction, located in Kathu, have refuted reports that an Indian tourist was mauled at their venue, and have denied accusations of animal cruelty.
New dugong duo spotted near Krabi
New dugong duo spotted near Krabi
Saturday 31 May 2025 02:00 PM
KRABI: Park officials have reported the sighting of two new dugongs and a group of green turtles near Ao Nam Mao in Muang district of Krabi, suggesting improving marine biodiversity.
Endangered Malayan tiger spotted again in southern Thailand
Endangered Malayan tiger spotted again in southern Thailand
Wednesday 7 May 2025 09:00 AM
YALA: Wildlife authorities have confirmed a rare sighting of the endangered Malayan tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) in Bang Lang National Park, marking another major milestone in the country’s conservation efforts.
India’s elephant warning system tackles deadly conflict
India’s elephant warning system tackles deadly conflict
Sunday 20 April 2025 03:00 PM
DHAWALPUR: In central India’s dry forests, community trackers hunt for signs of elephants to feed into an alert system that is helping prevent some of the hundreds of fatal tramplings each year.
Autopsy suggests illness behind death of dugong
Autopsy suggests illness behind death of dugong
Wednesday 9 April 2025 06:12 PM
PHUKET: Marine officials have revealed that a dugong that washed ashore at Ban Ko En in Mai Khao likely died from natural causes linked to chronic illness, although the exact cause of death remains undetermined due to the carcass’s advanced decomposition.
Dolphin carcass found floating off Phuket
Dolphin carcass found floating off Phuket
Thursday 3 April 2025 11:38 AM
PHUKET: Marine biologists from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) are investigating the cause of death of a small dolphin found floating off Koh Siray, east of Phuket Town, late last night (Apr 2).
Phuket releases 80,000 sea crabs
Phuket releases 80,000 sea crabs
Saturday 29 March 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET Officials have released 80,000 sea crabs into Phuket’s coastal waters as part of an initiative to restore marine resources and promote sustainable local fisheries.
Snake surprise in a shoe rack
Snake surprise in a shoe rack
Wednesday 5 March 2025 10:01 AM
PHUKET: An officer from the Phuket City Police had an unexpected call for duty when a report of an intruder turned out to be a slithering surprise.
Monkey snatches tourist's phone, takes selfie
Monkey snatches tourist's phone, takes selfie
Monday 3 March 2025 09:23 AM
PHUKET: A mischievous monkey on Khao Toh Sae, also known as ‘Monkey Hill’, surprised a group of female tourists by snatching a phone and appearing to take a selfie, sparking amusement and debate online.
Chinese nationals arrested in Phuket for B1bn in illegal business operations
Chinese nationals arrested in Phuket for B1bn in illegal business operations
Wednesday 26 February 2025 12:11 PM
PHUKET: Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in Phuket for using nominees to conceal ownership of multiple businesses, including restaurants, international schools, hotels, car rentals, condominiums and luxury villas.
King cobra escapes during transfer in Kamala
King cobra escapes during transfer in Kamala
Monday 24 February 2025 09:05 AM
PHUKET: A dramatic moment unfolded in Kamala on Saturday night (Feb 22) when rescue workers were transferring a captured king cobra to a new holding container, only for the large snake to slip free, sparking a frantic effort to contain it.
Elephant spooked by car horn goes walkabout in Cherng Talay
Elephant spooked by car horn goes walkabout in Cherng Talay
Thursday 23 January 2025 04:42 PM
PHUKET: A dramatic scene unfolded in the Cherng Talay area of Phuket this morning (Jan 23) when an elephant escaped from its camp, sending villagers into a panic and prompting swift action from police and local handlers.
Police raid Chinese-run cafe for lion cub abuse, again
Police raid Chinese-run cafe for lion cub abuse, again
Thursday 23 January 2025 01:52 PM
PHUKET: Two Chinese nationals, a man and a woman, have been arrested for using lion cubs to lure visitors to The Glass House Cafe and Space on Ratsada-Anusorn Rd in Ratsada, and charge tourists to have their photos taken with them.
‘Stressed’ elephant kills Spanish tourist
‘Stressed’ elephant kills Spanish tourist
Monday 6 January 2025 10:04 AM
BANGKOK: A 22-year-old Spanish tourist died on Friday (Jan 3) after being attacked by an elephant she was bathing on Koh Yao Yai, east of Phuket.
Park to reopen after fatal elephant attack
Park to reopen after fatal elephant attack
Sunday 22 December 2024 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei will reopen on Monday (Dec 23) after being closed since Dec 12 following the killing of a female tourist by a wild elephant.

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