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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 19 May 2025
Wild Elephant Carcass Found in Kui Buri National Park Picture courtesy of Workpoint. Authorities are investigating the mysterious death of a male wild elephant found in Kui Buri National Park, located in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. The animal, which still had its tusks intact, is believed to have died within the past two days. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1361019-wild-elephant-carcass-found-in-kui-buri-national-park/ -
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Community Wild Elephant Carcass Found in Kui Buri National Park
Picture courtesy of Workpoint. Authorities are investigating the mysterious death of a male wild elephant found in Kui Buri National Park, located in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. The animal, which still had its tusks intact, is believed to have died within the past two days. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation reported that Mr. Anuchart Aatchahan, head of Kui Buri National Park, was alerted to the discovery on the evening of 17 May at around 21:00. The carcass was found lying at the forest’s edge near a pineapple plantation owned by a local resident in Moo 7, Ban Ruam Thai, Haad Kham Subdistrict, Kui Buri District. The dead elephant was first spotted by the park’s elephant patrol unit during a routine patrol. It was found lying on its side near the park boundary. Park officials quickly coordinated with a veterinary team to conduct a detailed necropsy on 18 May to determine the precise cause of death. Investigators from Ban Yang Chum Police Station were also called to the scene to collect forensic evidence and participate in the investigation. Mr. Anuchart confirmed that the elephant was an adult male and showed no immediate signs of poaching, as its tusks remained intact. However, the park is awaiting the results of the post-mortem examination and police inquiry to confirm whether foul play or natural causes were involved. Kui Buri National Park officials have pledged to monitor the situation closely and will provide further updates to the public as more information becomes available. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges of wildlife conservation in areas where protected forests border agricultural land, often leading to conflicts between humans and elephants. Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-05-19. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 19 May 2025
Pickup Truck or Sardine Can? Myanmar Migrants Crammed into Cabin on Illegal Journey to BKK Picture courtesy of ThaiRath. A discovery was made on 18May in the border area of Tak when security forces intercepted a pickup truck crammed with ten people, including nine illegal Myanmar migrants and their Thai driver. The migrants, who had crossed the border illegally, were reportedly en route to Bangkok in search of work. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1361018-pickup-truck-or-sardine-can-myanmar-migrants-crammed-into-cabin-on-illegal-journey-to-bkk/ -
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Crime Pickup Truck or Sardine Can? Myanmar Migrants Crammed into Cabin on Illegal Journey to BKK
Picture courtesy of ThaiRath. A discovery was made on 18May in the border area of Tak when security forces intercepted a pickup truck crammed with ten people, including nine illegal Myanmar migrants and their Thai driver. The migrants, who had crossed the border illegally, were reportedly en route to Bangkok in search of work. At approximately 11:30, Colonel Ratkorn Rueantip, Commander of the Rajamanu Task Force under the Naresuan Army, ordered soldiers from Infantry Company 421 to conduct a patrol operation. The unit was tasked with monitoring illegal activities such as drug trafficking, border incursions and unauthorised entry into the country. While travelling along a dirt road through cassava plantations near Baan Valley Nuea, Village 3, Valley Subdistrict, Phop Phra District, the patrol encountered a grey Isuzu D-Max pickup truck bearing Phitsanulok registration plates. The vehicle was stopped for inspection and was found to contain an astonishing ten people packed tightly into its cabin, an arrangement compared by officers to “sardines in a tin can.” Among them were nine undocumented migrants from Myanmar, along with the Thai driver, later identified as 29-year-old Mr. Prit from Kiri Rat Subdistrict, also in Phop Phra District. Upon questioning, Mr. Prit confessed to collecting the migrants near the border at Baan Moker Thai, with the intention of transporting them to a house in Village 15 of the Kiri Rat area. He admitted that no payment had yet been agreed upon for the transport, as the contact responsible for arranging the smuggling had fled the scene earlier during a separate crackdown. The migrants, comprising five women and four men aged between 17 and 36, were named as follows: 1. Mr. Tet Oo Aung, 36 2. Mr. Si Su, 33 3. Mr. Aung Soe Thuy, 25 4. Mr. Saw Wei Nyein, 17 5. Ms. Ja Ja Phaw, 28 6. Ms. Si Su, 27 7. Ms. Se Seing Su, 35 8. Ms. Tae Jae Moe, 19 9. Ms. Wa Wa Me Htay, 23 All admitted to having entered Thailand illegally with the aim of reaching Bangkok for employment opportunities, travelling in stages under the guidance of traffickers. Authorities have taken the individuals into custody and are continuing investigations into the smuggling network. The driver faces charges relating to the unlawful transport of migrants and may face further legal consequences pending the outcome of the investigation. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about human trafficking and illegal border crossings along Thailand’s porous frontier. Adapted by Asean Now from ThaiRath 2025-05-19. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 19 May 2025
From London to Warsaw: European Influx Powers Thailand’s Tourism Rebound File photo courtesy of Kasikorn Research Center The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is positively beaming as European tourists flock to the country. The TAT governor, Thapanee Kiatphaibool, reveals that the visitor count from Europe has soared, with a stunning 3.5 million arrivals between January and April. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361017-from-london-to-warsaw-european-influx-powers-thailand’s-tourism-rebound/ -
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Tourism From London to Warsaw: European Influx Powers Thailand’s Tourism Rebound
File photo courtesy of Kasikorn Research Center The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is positively beaming as European tourists flock to the country. The TAT governor, Thapanee Kiatphaibool, reveals that the visitor count from Europe has soared, with a stunning 3.5 million arrivals between January and April. This marks a significant 18.91% increase compared to last year, with tourists from Britain, France, Germany, and Russia leading the charge. Remarkably, Russia boasted 1.74 million visitors last year, with a 17.72% jump, while Germany's tourist numbers surged by 19.78%, bringing in 873,364 visitors. The UK and France also made hefty contributions with 965,862 (up 18.19%) and 281,803 visitors (up 29.81%) respectively. The first four months of this year saw a breathtaking rise: Israel's tourist influx ballooned by 91.07%, Uzbekistan by 62.57%, Poland by 38.94%, and Romania by 32.54%. New and resumed direct flights from major European cities like London, Paris, and Madrid have played a pivotal role in bolstering these figures. Flights from cities such as Brussels and Stockholm have opened new avenues for tourism, significantly contributing to this positive trend. As of now, Britain's visitor count has risen by 20.83%, France by 21.41%, and Germany by 13.03%. Looking ahead, bookings for the July-September period have increased by 21%, and the TAT anticipates a further 17% rise during the high season from October to December. This all spells out a thriving and bustling tourism landscape for Thailand, driven significantly by European enthusiasm. The nation's hospitality, paired with accessible flights, is crafting an inviting narrative that is enticing droves of tourists from across Europe. As the year progresses, Thailand remains a prime holiday destination, outshining past records with no indications of slowing down. With strategic earlier investments in tourism and connectivity paying off, the TAT's optimism appears well-placed. As such, the future holds promising potential for even more visitors seeking the tropical allure of Thailand's shores. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-05-19
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