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Police hunt Chinese tourists over parrotfish spearfishing at Kata
Police hunt Chinese tourists over parrotfish spearfishing at Kata
Tuesday 12 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Marine officials in Phuket are investigating reports of foreign tourists, reportedly Chinese, illegally spearfishing protected parrotfish at Kata Beach.
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).
Man arrested in Karon for illegal possession of slow loris
Man arrested in Karon for illegal possession of slow loris
Wednesday 29 April 2026 09:15 AM
PHUKET: A man accused of exploiting a protected slow loris for tourist photo opportunities in Karon has been arrested after allegedly attempting to attack officers during a late-night crackdown.
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.
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.
Lion Phuket Cafe under scrutiny after viral cub video
Lion Phuket Cafe under scrutiny after viral cub video
Wednesday 18 March 2026 11:44 AM
PHUKET: A Phuket café featuring lion cubs has once again been thrust into controversy after a viral video showing the cubs inside the premises sparked renewed public concern ‒ despite officials saying the animals are being kept legally and in line with welfare standards.
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.
Tourists watch as turtle lays eggs on Karon Beach
Tourists watch as turtle lays eggs on Karon Beach
Sunday 4 January 2026 10:10 AM
PHUKET: A rare and exciting sight greeted beachgoers at Karon Beach yesterday morning (Jan 3) after a green sea turtle came ashore to lay eggs, drawing the attention of both Thai and foreign tourists.
Endangered leopard sharks released in Phuket waters
Endangered leopard sharks released in Phuket waters
Tuesday 9 December 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Four juvenile Indo-Pacific leopard sharks fitted with acoustic tracking devices were released into the wild off Koh Maiton yesterday (Dec 8), marking the latest milestone in Thailand’s first endangered shark rewilding programme.
Canada’s captive whales face euthanasia threat
Canada’s captive whales face euthanasia threat
Sunday 30 November 2025 02:00 PM
NIAGARA FALLS: The remaining 30 captive belugas at Canada’s Marineland have nothing to do but wait.
Rhino horn sales, shark protection on wildlife talks agenda
Rhino horn sales, shark protection on wildlife talks agenda
Tuesday 25 November 2025 10:26 AM
SAMARKAND: Global wildlife talks opened yeterday (Nov 24), with votes expected on increased shark protection, a bid to allow limited rhino horn sales and a push to restrict the trade in eels.
Woman arrested for slow loris in Karon
Woman arrested for slow loris in Karon
Friday 7 November 2025 11:33 AM
PHUKET: Karon Police have confirmed that a repeat wildlife crime offender has been arrested in Karon after being caught offering a slow loris to tourists for paid photographs ‒ less than a month after officials conducted a similar raid at the same market.
Police hunt tout after slow loris rescued at Kata Noi
Police hunt tout after slow loris rescued at Kata Noi
Tuesday 14 October 2025 12:58 PM
PHUKET: A slow loris used for tourist photo opportunities has been rescued at Kata Noi Beach after being found abandoned on the sand in a bag.
Pet lion mauls 2 villagers including 11-year-old boy
Pet lion mauls 2 villagers including 11-year-old boy
Tuesday 7 October 2025 11:00 AM
KANCHANABURI: A man and a boy were wounded when they were attacked by a pet lion which escaped from its house in Bo Phloi district on Saturday (Oct 4).
Sea turtle carcass found on Nai Harn Beach
Sea turtle carcass found on Nai Harn Beach
Saturday 27 September 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: The carcass of a sea turtle that washed ashore on Nai Harn Beach yesterday (Sept 26) has been handed over to local marine life experts in the hope of determining the cause of death.
Sea turtle rescued at Leypang, after turtle tangled in fishing debris dies
Sea turtle rescued at Leypang, after turtle tangled in fishing debris dies
Thursday 25 September 2025 10:11 AM
PHUKET: Marine officers and rescue workers rushed to save a large sea turtle found with a fishhook lodged in its mouth on Leypang Beach yesterday (Sept 24), as officials confirmed the death of another turtle that had been discovered entangled in a discarded fishing net on Mai Khao Beach last Friday.
Brazil’s Amazon lost area the size of Spain in 40 years: study
Brazil’s Amazon lost area the size of Spain in 40 years: study
Sunday 21 September 2025 03:00 PM
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has shrunk by an area as big as Spain over four decades and is nearing a dangerous tipping point, according to monitoring data released on Sept 15.
More whales, dolphins to get protected status
More whales, dolphins to get protected status
Saturday 6 September 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Whales and dolphins spotted in local waters will now be fully protected after the Cabinet approved adding three marine mammals to Thailand’s protected wildlife list.
Thai guard bitten by king cobra in Kamala
Thai guard bitten by king cobra in Kamala
Wednesday 20 August 2025 05:32 PM
PHUKET: A Thai security guard in Kamala was bitten in the hand by a king cobra this afternoon (Aug 20) after managing to catch and bag the venomous snake.

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