NAKHON NAYOK — 31 March 2026, A herd of more than 30 wild elephants from Khao Yai National Park strayed into a village in Sarika subdistrict, alarming local residents, officials said.
The herd, comprising adult elephants and calves, descended from forested areas within Khao Yai National Park, which borders Sarika in Mueang Nakhon Nayok district. The animals entered from behind Khwan Nakhon village, Moo 1.
Following reports from villagers, a joint team including local elephant response units, national park officials, disaster prevention officers and Sarika subdistrict fire services was deployed to the area.
Authorities worked to drive the elephants away from residential zones, successfully guiding the herd back into forest areas adjacent to Wang Takhrai at around 23:30 the same night.
No injuries or damage were immediately reported, but the incident heightened concerns among residents living near the park boundary.