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Wild elephant ‘Sido Hoo-pub’ dies in relocation; DNP cites airway blockage, stress
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2026
Department of National Parks said “Sido Hoo-pub” died during relocation after aspirating food that blocked his airway, triggering acute capture myopathy, shock and heart failure.
New Year crowds surge at national parks, topping 500,000 in two days; Khao Yai ranks No.1
SATURDAY, JANUARY 03, 2026
Thailand’s national parks welcomed more than 500,000 visitors on December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026, with Khao Yai the most visited on New Year’s Day, the Department of National Parks reported.
DNP, Panthera Thailand announce rediscovery of flat-headed cat
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2025
DNP and Panthera Thailand say camera traps in Princess Sirindhorn Wildlife Sanctuary captured flat-headed cats in 2024–25, confirming the species still survives.
National parks generate 2.2bn baht from tourists in fiscal 2025
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2025
National parks in Thailand generated over 2.2 billion baht in revenue in fiscal 2025, marking a steady increase in tourist visits. The DNP also plans new conservation initiatives to protect both land and marine parks.
DNP to seize lion that escaped and attacked two in Kanchanaburi
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2025
Environment Minister orders DNP to seize a lion that escaped from a Kanchanaburi influencer’s home and attacked two people before being recaptured.
Park officials on standby to help evacuate villagers along Thai-Cambodia border
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
Park officials put on standby to aid evacuations along Thai-Cambodia border as govt prepares for possible renewed clashes.
National Parks Department orders urgent safety improvements at Safari World after lion attack
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
The National Parks Department has ordered immediate changes at Safari World following a lion attack that led to the death of a staff member. Major safety concerns were found in animal enclosures, with a 30-day deadline for fixes.
DNP to confine 5 lions that killed zookeeper at Safari World for behavioural adjustment
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
Department of National Parks to confine five lions that attacked and killed a keeper at Safari World for behavioural training; warns against animal handling.
‘Hia’ water monitors can be legally farmed for skins, says DNP
MONDAY, JULY 07, 2025
DNP sets 500-baht breeder price for farming hia water monitors as legal skin trade grows; wild capture remains banned under Thai wildlife law.
DNP joins security forces to boost border patrol and conservation efforts
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has joined forces with security agencies to conduct joint patrols along the Thai–Cambodian border, aiming to enhance both national security and sustainable environmental conservation.