Thai Authorities Seize Illegal Python Skins and Carcasses in Phichit Raid
Phichit—
On November 20th, 2023, Thai Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression (NED) officers launched a search operation on four different locations in Mueang Phichit, and confiscated 12 wild pythons, 5 sheets of dried python...
Teachers, medical practitioners join fight to end dog and cat meat trade in Vietnam
PRESS RELEASE:
Vietnam’s education sector and traditional medicine community are spearheading efforts to end the dog and cat meat trade – a significant step forward for animal welfare from two of the country’s most influential...
Thai Customs Thwart Wildlife Smuggling Attempt at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Seize 124 Wild Animals
National—
On November 17th, 2023, Mr. Phanthong Loykulnanta, the Customs Department Spokesperson, Thai customs officers of Suvarnabhumi Airport, and relevant officials arrested two alleged wildlife smugglers and confiscated more than 124 wild, unregistered animals.
According...
Surging Iguana Population Threatens Lopburi Agriculture, Thai Officials Take Urgent Measures
Lopburi—
On November 16th, 2023, Thai National Park officials, wildlife conservation agency officials, and relevant officials performed a field inspection to instruct locals and investigate the population of iguanas in Phatthana Nikhom, Lopburi.
According to...
Black Sheep Motorbike Club Leads Successful Pattaya Elephant Charity Run 2023
Pattaya, Thailand-
Led by the Black Sheep Motorcycle Club in Pattaya, dozens of eager volunteers held a charity ride to raise funds for the Elephant Camp in the Pattaya area recently.
The event was originally...
Elephant Run 2023 for a Good Cause This Weekend in Pattaya Area
Elephant Run 2023:
Black Sheep MC Pattaya would like to invite all MC Brothers and Sisters to join the ELEPHANT RUN 2023 on Sunday 5th of November 2023.
Sunday 05/11/2023
Meeting time: 10 AM
Start ride: 11 AM
Start...
Wild Elephant Attack on Volunteer Prompts Enhanced Protection Measures in Chachoengsao
Chachoengsao—
At 6:50 PM, on October 31st, 2023, Capt. Sura Soraknit, the Commander of Thai Army Rangers 1306, received a report that a wild elephant assaulted a villager in Khlong Udom village, Sanam Chai Khet,...
Tigers, Elephants, and Monkeys Enjoy Pumpkin Treats for Halloween at Wildlife Rescue Centre
PRESS RELEASE:
Pumpkin treats are on the menu this Halloween for some of the many animal residents at a huge wildlife rescue centre in Thailand.
In photographs released by Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT), tigers, primates,...
Chonburi Holds Unique Century Old Buffalo Races
Chonburi —
The annual Buffalo Racing Festival in Chonburi province, Thailand, took place on October 28th, 2023 with the theme "One of a Kind in Thailand, One of a Kind in the World."
The traditional...
Large Stranded Female Dugong Discovered at Satun’s Ban Ko Raya Beach
Satun—
On October 26th, 2023, the Satun local media reported that a local resident found a large female dugong, weighing over 200 kilograms, stranded at Ban Ko Raya Beach, Mueang, Satun.
Mr. Winai Mongleh, a 52-year-old...
