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Ecuador arrests three Thais for iguana trafficking
Ecuador arrests three Thais for iguana trafficking
Thursday 21 May 2026 09:39 AM
QUITO: Ecuadoran police have arrested three Thai nationals suspected of illegally trafficking 12 rare iguanas, the energy and environment ministry said yesterday (May 20).
100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough marks century
100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough marks century
Friday 8 May 2026 01:00 PM
LONDON: Sir David Attenborough, a leading voice on climate change and biodiversity loss whose landmark documentaries transformed popular understanding of the natural world for a global audience, marks his 100th birthday today (May 8).
Phuket studies Bangkok’s stray animal, waste systems
Phuket studies Bangkok’s stray animal, waste systems
Sunday 26 April 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket City Mayor Suppachoke Laongphet this week led a senior municipal delegation to Bangkok to study urban approaches to stray animal control and waste management, with the aim of applying lessons to improve systems in Phuket.
Young dolphin rescued after stranding at Sakhu
Young dolphin rescued after stranding at Sakhu
Monday 20 April 2026 08:56 AM
PHUKET: A young dolphin found stranded on a Phuket beach has been rescued and is now receiving round-the-clock care, officials have confirmed.
B50,000 reward offered after dugong found beheaded
B50,000 reward offered after dugong found beheaded
Thursday 16 April 2026 10:18 AM
PHUKET: A B50,000 reward has been announced for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for beheading a dugong found dead at Koh Yao Noi, east of Phuket, as officials warn the incident highlights the fragile state of Thailand’s dwindling marine population.
Mutilated dugong found off Koh Yao Noi
Mutilated dugong found off Koh Yao Noi
Friday 10 April 2026 08:37 AM
PHANG NGA: A headless dugong carcass bearing signs of foul play was discovered off Koh Yao Noi, east of Phuket, prompting an official investigation.
Moon jellyfish wash ashore at Koh Racha Yai
Moon jellyfish wash ashore at Koh Racha Yai
Thursday 9 April 2026 09:54 AM
PHUKET: Marine biologists have warned beachgoers to avoid contact with jellyfish after dozens of moon jellyfish were found stranded along a popular beach on Koh Racha Yai, south of Phuket.
Injured green turtle rescued off Phuket coast
Injured green turtle rescued off Phuket coast
Saturday 4 April 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: A weakened green sea turtle suspected of being struck by a hard object has been rescued after being found floating off the coast of Phuket.
Jellyfish warning issued for Koh Racha Yai
Jellyfish warning issued for Koh Racha Yai
Tuesday 24 March 2026 08:09 AM
PHUKET: Authorities have issued an urgent warning to tourists after a dense concentration of venomous jellyfish was discovered at Koh Racha Yai, with officials temporarily advising against sea activities in affected areas.
Wild possum shelters with plush toys in Australian airport shop
Wild possum shelters with plush toys in Australian airport shop
Sunday 22 March 2026 03:00 PM
HOBART: A wild possum joined stuffed furry friends in an Australian airport gift shop this week, surprising travellers in an adorable case of hide and squeak.
‘Fire jellyfish’ swarm waters off Koh Mai Thon
‘Fire jellyfish’ swarm waters off Koh Mai Thon
Sunday 22 March 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Authorities have issued a safety warning after a high concentration of venomous jellyfish was discovered in waters near Koh Mai Thon, with more than 40 spotted per 100 metres during high tide.
170 sea turtles released in Nai Yang conservation event
170 sea turtles released in Nai Yang conservation event
Monday 16 March 2026 08:52 AM
PHUKET: A total of 170 green sea turtles were released back into the Andaman Sea at Nai Yang Beach on Saturday (Mar 14) as part of the 14th annual ‘Digging in the Sand, Touching the Waves’ marine conservation event.
Baby turtles hatch from Karon nest
Baby turtles hatch from Karon nest
Tuesday 10 March 2026 08:29 AM
PHUKET: A total of 79 green sea turtle hatchlings have successfully emerged from eggs originally laid on Karon Beach, marking a positive sign for marine conservation efforts in Phuket.
Remains of dead tigers at Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai buried
Remains of dead tigers at Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai buried
Tuesday 24 February 2026 08:50 AM
CHIANG MAI: The remains of 72 tigers who died at the Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai have been destroyed to ensure none of the parts ends up in the illegal wildlife trade, the Protected Area Regional Office 16 said yesterday (Feb 23).
Songkhla man admits to setting pet husky on fire
Songkhla man admits to setting pet husky on fire
Monday 23 February 2026 09:08 AM
SONGKHLA: A 56-year-old man who set fire to a pet Siberian husky named Molly, leading to her death, told police on Saturday (Feb 21) that “the dog bit my fighting cock”.
Beloved Husky ‘Molly’ dies after severe burns
Beloved Husky ‘Molly’ dies after severe burns
Friday 20 February 2026 01:47 PM
SONGKHLA: Fans of the Siberian Husky called Molly who recently suffered severe burns all over her body woke up to sad news this morning (Feb 20) when her owner announced the death of his beloved dog.
Maya Bay ‘a haven’ for blacktip reef sharks
Maya Bay ‘a haven’ for blacktip reef sharks
Tuesday 17 February 2026 11:30 AM
BANGKOK: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has confirmed that Maya Bay is a vital nursery ground for blacktip reef sharks after a recent survey recorded an unusually high concentration of the species.
Distemper outbreak forces Phuket Stray Dog Shelter to halt intake
Distemper outbreak forces Phuket Stray Dog Shelter to halt intake
Tuesday 17 February 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: An outbreak of canine distemper at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang has forced officials to suspend the intake of new dogs, as the highly contagious disease continues to claim lives weeks after it was first detected.
Contraceptive shots a first for Thai wild elephants
Contraceptive shots a first for Thai wild elephants
Thursday 29 January 2026 12:00 PM
TRAT: Thailand has given a contraceptive vaccine to wild elephants for the first time in an effort to control their ballooning population, a conservation official said yesterday (Jan 28).
Sea turtle lays 125 eggs on Karon Beach
Sea turtle lays 125 eggs on Karon Beach
Friday 23 January 2026 10:23 AM
PHUKET: A green sea turtle nest containing 125 eggs was discovered on Karon Beach, marking the third confirmed sea turtle nesting site in Phuket so far this year, officials have confirmed.

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