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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.
Snakes released in condo hallway in protest against noisy dog
Snakes released in condo hallway in protest against noisy dog
Wednesday 21 May 2025 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: An annoyed resident of a Bangkok condominium building with a no-pets policy released two large snakes in the corridor as a warning to a neighbour who had been keeping a noisy dog for about two years while management ignored other residents’ complaints.
WildAid launches leopard shark rewilding project off Phuket
WildAid launches leopard shark rewilding project off Phuket
Monday 19 May 2025 10:17 AM
PHUKET: Thailand has officially launched its first-ever endangered shark rewilding initiative aimed at restoring populations of the Indo-Pacific leopard shark (Stegostoma tigrinum), a species critical to marine biodiversity and increasingly rare in Thai waters.
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.
Court fines man B10,000 for dragging dog behind motorcycle
Court fines man B10,000 for dragging dog behind motorcycle
Friday 11 April 2025 11:19 AM
BANGKOK: A dog owner has been fined B10,000 for animal abuse after he was caught on a video clip dragging his pet while riding his motorcycle along the road in Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima on Tuesday (Apr 8).
Minister leads turtle release, urges action to protect seagrass, dugong population
Minister leads turtle release, urges action to protect seagrass, dugong population
Monday 17 March 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Chalermchai Sri-on has called for urgent and collective action to address the ongoing seagrass and dugong conservation crisis.
Dozens of baby sea turtles hatch on Kata Noi Beach
Dozens of baby sea turtles hatch on Kata Noi Beach
Friday 7 February 2025 11:06 AM
PHUKET: Marine officials were able to successfully assist around 70 baby sea turtles into the sea after they hatched on Kata Noi Beach yesterday (Feb 6). However, some hatchlings were found weak or unwell, prompting intervention from marine conservation experts.  
Mother seeks justice after dog attack leaves toddler with severe head wound
Mother seeks justice after dog attack leaves toddler with severe head wound
Friday 7 February 2025 10:24 AM
PHUKET: A mother in Ranong has appealed to the Phuket media for help in calling for justice after her 3-year-old son suffered a severe head injury when he was attacked by a Bangkaew dog in Kapoe District.
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.
Phuket strengthens dugong conservation efforts
Phuket strengthens dugong conservation efforts
Sunday 19 January 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) this week convened a special meeting at Tha La Beach in Pa Khlok to discuss measures to protect dugongs and seagrass habitats in Phuket.
Spaniard’s death hits elephant camps
Spaniard’s death hits elephant camps
Saturday 18 January 2025 03:01 PM
BANGKOK: Elephant camps are one of the most popular destinations among tourists and have played a significant role in the country’s tourism industry.
‘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.
Project to revive coral reefs at Racha Yai continues
Project to revive coral reefs at Racha Yai continues
Monday 2 December 2024 11:42 AM
PHUKET: The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has continued its annual campaign to help restore coral reefs at the tourist-popular Koh Racha Yai, south of Phuket, with more 3D-printed ‘coral larvae islands’ installed in the area on Saturday (Nov 30).
DMCR ramps up efforts to protect Phuket's dugongs
DMCR ramps up efforts to protect Phuket's dugongs
Wednesday 20 November 2024 12:00 PM
PHUKET: A survey team of marine biologists has confirmed the sighting of at least seven dugongs in Ao Tang Khen, off the east coast of Cape Panwa, and at least one more seen in Ao Pa Khlok, off Phuket’s east coast.
Grass Fed: Rawai experiment yields food for dugongs
Grass Fed: Rawai experiment yields food for dugongs
Saturday 16 November 2024 09:00 AM
PHUKET: An experiment in Rawai to grow marine plants as a substitute for seagrass for dugongs for feed on is showing positive results, reports the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR).
Governor calls for protection of Phuket dugongs
Governor calls for protection of Phuket dugongs
Wednesday 13 November 2024 01:18 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has set up a working group to take care of dugongs after finding more than 30 migrating into the area.
Bangkok to enact new pet policy
Bangkok to enact new pet policy
Sunday 3 November 2024 09:17 AM
BANGKOK: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will implement a new policy to regulate the number of domesticated cats and dogs in the city.
Bluebottles found at Mai Khao
Bluebottles found at Mai Khao
Monday 28 October 2024 11:53 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Lifeguard Service has warned beachgoers of Portuguese man o' war, also known as bluebottles, found washed ashore at Mai Khao Beach.

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