webfact Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Picture: Naew Na Naew Na went to Kanchanaburi to investigate after a post on social media that five elephants had been found dead in a pond. "Better luck in the next life, Sathu (amen)" went the post - the tragedy upset netizens who wondered if it had happened in a national park. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Chief of the Lam Klong Ngu national park in Kanchanaburi, western Thailand, Phichet Chaisawat said that his investigation showed it was not in his national park. The elephants had gone to bathe in a protected area nearby and been discovered by foragers. Picture: Naew Na There were two fully grown elephants, one medium size and two babies. The elephants had apparently gone to bathe but got stuck in quicksand and were unable to get out. They had been dead for about two months and little remained except skin and bones. The area is being filled in to avoid a repeat of the tragedy. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-06 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Whale Posted May 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2022 The "pond" looks unnatural, like its man made? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 44 minutes ago, Whale said: The "pond" looks unnatural, like its man made? Elephant trap by the local farmers maybe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Whale said: The "pond" looks unnatural, like its man made? Like a trap? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John harrison Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Tragic... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Horrible death, maybe starvation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vidgra Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Where can we see elephants in the wild in Thailand ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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