webfact Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Photo via Freepik by Samantha Rose In a devastating incident, a woman was trampled to death by a wild elephant in front of wildlife officials in Wang Chan District, Rayong. Even after firing two magazines of bullets, the authorities could not stop the charging animal, which was extremely fast and caught everyone off-guard. The tragic event occurred at a palm plantation in the district, where 40-year-old Namthip was fatally assaulted by an elephant. Police Major Saisawat Shinawong, an on-duty official at Wang Chan police station, was immediately informed of the incident and coordinated with local authorities, medical teams, and rescue workers to rush to the scene. Upon arrival, they found the wild elephant task force already guarding Namthip’s body and watching over the surrounding area to prevent the animal from returning. Initial investigation revealed that Namthip had sustained multiple injuries throughout her body, including fractured ribs and broken limbs. The victim’s sister recounted the events of the evening when Namthip had ridden a motorcycle to her workplace, mentioning that about three to four elephants had entered the palm plantation. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/wild-elephant-tramples-woman-to-death-in-front-of-officials-shooting-two-magazines-fails-to-stop-the-attack -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-11 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CelticBhoy Posted May 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2023 Isn't that an African nelly in the pic? Was he here on holiday, or what? 5 7 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 So now there’s an African elephant, if thats the culprit in the photo:)), roaming around with 20 bullets in him….guess he’s going to be really pi**ed now! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Will B Good Posted May 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, CelticBhoy said: Isn't that an African nelly in the pic? Was he here on holiday, or what? Over-stayer I bet. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Far from convinced the automatic "must kill the animal" because it killed a human is really acceptable......rabid dogs...yes! I see in Italy, vets have refused to assist in killing a bear that killed a hiker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post matchar Posted May 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2023 (edited) "Namthip’s inability to flee from the charging elephant due to her large stature was considered a contributing factor to the fatal incident, reports Sanook." Sounds like she was obese (as are many Thais these days). RIP but she might have survived if she was in better shape. "According to task force officials, the victim had called for assistance in pushing the elephants out of the plantation." Also the incident could have been entirely avoided if they had simply left those elephants alone... Edited May 11, 2023 by matchar 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubby johnson Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Why is it always those Africans? Now it's an African elephant, possibly on a visa overstay and living off sugar cane, bananas and romance scams on the side, without a work permit. Police better get to the bottom of this and deport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 3 hours ago, matchar said: Sounds like she was obese (as are many Thais these days). RIP but she might have survived if she was in better shape. Or the officials had a better aim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 why would you piss off a elephant. dumb lady 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off road pat Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 5 hours ago, CelticBhoy said: Isn't that an African nelly in the pic? Was he here on holiday, or what? Good observation ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 I have seen like 10 youtube videos about special "Elephant rifles" as they can't be shot with normal small rifles....They should hire Texas voluntairs + their guns.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 5 hours ago, CelticBhoy said: Isn't that an African nelly in the pic? Was he here on holiday, or what? Most be a foreigner...A Thai (elephant) would never do something like that...surely a sextouristophant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graemej100 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 8 hours ago, matchar said: "Namthip’s inability to flee from the charging elephant due to her large stature was considered a contributing factor to the fatal incident, reports Sanook." Sounds like she was obese (as are many Thais these days). RIP but she might have survived if she was in better shape. "According to task force officials, the victim had called for assistance in pushing the elephants out of the plantation." Also the incident could have been entirely avoided if they had simply left those elephants alone... Well deduced Sherlock. You should give the Thai lessons on elephant culture. You are obviously well versed with a lot of experiece on the subject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradise Pete Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, matchar said: "Namthip’s inability to flee from the charging elephant due to her large stature was considered a contributing factor to the fatal incident, reports Sanook." Sounds like she was obese (as are many Thais these days). RIP but she might have survived if she was in better shape. It surely didn't help, but charging elephants can reach 40kph, so even Usain Bolt would have to be on his toes.. Edited May 11, 2023 by Paradise Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouatchee Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 9 hours ago, webfact said: Even after firing two magazines of bullets, the authorities could not stop the charging animal, which was extremely fast and caught everyone off-guard. Did they aim for the elephant, or not? 2 magazines must surely have done some damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahkit Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 9 hours ago, matchar said: "Namthip’s inability to flee from the charging elephant due to her large stature was considered a contributing factor to the fatal incident, reports Sanook." Sounds like she was obese (as are many Thais these days). RIP but she might have survived if she was in better shape. "According to task force officials, the victim had called for assistance in pushing the elephants out of the plantation." Also the incident could have been entirely avoided if they had simply left those elephants alone... Yes, of course, let them destroy the plantation and then she can live on zero income. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackGats Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 9 hours ago, Will B Good said: I see in Italy, vets have refused to assist in killing a bear that killed a hiker. That must have been because the bear was a female. Had it been a male they would've shot him there and then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackGats Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 20 minutes ago, Pouatchee said: Did they aim for the elephant, or not? 2 magazines must surely have done some damage. Not if they were porn magazines. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomangosteen Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 19 minutes ago, Pouatchee said: Did they aim for the elephant, or not? 2 magazines must surely have done some damage. Can't shoot an elephant. Thairath news says shots were fired into the ground, also that in December 2022 a person was killed by an elephant in the same area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 10 minutes ago, JackGats said: That must have been because the bear was a female. Had it been a male they would've shot him there and then. I didn't know they had bears in the wild in Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, CelticBhoy said: Isn't that an African nelly in the pic? Was he here on holiday, or what? No, just the usual picture editing by a 7 year old child. Or maybe someone thought that showing a Thai one might damage the reputation of Thai elephants? Edited May 11, 2023 by Enoon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmjl Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 How much of this problem is caused by too many people in the world? The destruction of the forests to grow more crops to feed ever more people is detrimental to wildlife of all kinds,if humans are going to remove animals sources of food there will be more accidents of this type. RIP to the poor lady 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak2002003 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 8 hours ago, nahkit said: Yes, of course, let them destroy the plantation and then she can live on zero income. If you have a plantation in an area where there are wild elephants likely to raid it......sinply put up electric fence. From human laziness now there is a dead woman and an injured suffering elephant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DudleySquat Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 18 hours ago, CelticBhoy said: Isn't that an African nelly in the pic? Was he here on holiday, or what? The elephant was on overstay. Obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Obviously nelly didn't know wildlife officials were present make the call to the fat bloke with a big gun and BBQ he will sort the problem out ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DudleySquat Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 2 hours ago, cmjl said: How much of this problem is caused by too many people in the world? The destruction of the forests to grow more crops to feed ever more people is detrimental to wildlife of all kinds,if humans are going to remove animals sources of food there will be more accidents of this type. RIP to the poor lady Zero. You have no proof that there are too many people in the world. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bundooman Posted May 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2023 To be honest, my sympathy is with the elephants. 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 20 hours ago, matchar said: Sounds like she was obese (as are many Thais these days). RIP but she might have survived if she was in better shape. As our gran would say, there's nowt worse than a death by rampaging elephant character assassination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 hour ago, DudleySquat said: Zero. You have no proof that there are too many people in the world. You haven't seen my house up here in Bahn Nawk then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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