Safari World’s Predator Zone Closed After Fatal Lion Attack
Safari World's Predator Zone has been temporarily closed following a deadly lion mauling that killed a zookeeper,
Free Pet Microchips Offered in Bangkok Registration Drive
Pet owners in Thailand's capital will be required to register their dogs and cats and have them implanted with microchips under a new city ordinance that takes effect January 10, 2026, Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced.
Thailand Sets Up Safe Spaces for Pets Whose Owners Fled Border Violence
As residents along Thailand’s border with Cambodia fled the ongoing fighting, many tried to take their animals with them. For those who were unable to do so, livestock officials stepped in to help.
Elephant Loses Tusk in Battle Outside Khao Yai National Park
Wildlife teams discovered on Monday that a male elephant named "Plai Duan," a 47-year-old wild elephant that has long resided in the Khao Yai area, had his left tusk broken off, leaving only his right tusk remaining.
Thousands Celebrate Baby Hippo Moo Deng’s First Birthday
Thousands of excited fans flocked to a Thai zoo on Thursday to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the adorable baby pygmy hippo that has become a social media sensation.
Thai Authorities Approve Water Monitor Breeding Permits
Thai authorities have authorized commercial breeding of Asian water monitors and set breeding stock prices at 500 baht ($15.5) each as the reptile population increases dramatically in urban areas.
Celebrity Wild Elephant Probe Over Suspected Gunshot Wounds
A local politician is accused of threatening to use “Plai Biang Lek” to drive elephants out of the area. The head of Khao Yai National Park calls in veterinarians to examine t
Wild Elephant Makes Sweet Tooth Shopping Trip at Thai Grocery Store
A well-known wild elephant caused an unusual disturbance early Thursday morning when he wandered into a local grocery store for an impromptu snacking session, leaving behind approximately 1,000 baht ($30) in damages.
What Pet Owners Need to Know About New Bangkok Rules
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration reassured residents that the upcoming Animal Control Ordinance, effective January 10, 2026, will not force current pet owners to give up their animals despite new limits on the number of pets per household.
Man Walks Carrying Dog Refused by Bus, Stranger Offers Ride
A viral video circulating on Thai social media shows a man carrying a backpack and holding a Shih Tzu dog, walking along a road in extreme heat. He was attempting to reach a train station
