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Ostrich Runs 15km Along Motorway in Chonburi

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An ostrich was spotted running along a motorway in Chonburi on 7 April, covering around 15 km and briefly causing concern among motorists. The bird was seen keeping pace behind a cement truck from Bang Lamung towards Tapong district, with videos of the bird quickly going viral on social media. Despite the unusual and potentially dangerous situation, the ostrich was later confirmed to be unharmed.

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The bird’s owner, Isara Boriboon, who runs a cat cafe in Bang Lamung, explained that the ostrich escaped when a cement truck arrived at the premises. As the truck departed, the gate was not closed in time, allowing the bird to run after it. The ostrich, one of two five month old birds named B1 and B2 kept at the cafe, had previously only roamed within the cafe grounds and nearby fields.

According to Isara, he estimated it actually ran around 15 km along the road. Members of the public who spotted the bird contacted the owner and managed to catch it. Isara confirmed he went to retrieve the bird.

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The incident drew widespread attention online, with many sharing clips in an effort to locate the owner and ensure the bird’s safety. While no accidents or injuries were reported, the sight of a large flightless bird running alongside traffic raised concerns about road safety and the risks posed by escaped animals on busy highways.

Khaosod reported that authorities were not reported to have intervened, but the situation highlights the importance of secure enclosures for exotic animals kept in public facing venues. The safe recovery of the ostrich prevented what could have been a more serious incident. Isara is expected to return the ostrich to the cafe, where measures will likely be taken to prevent a similar escape in future.

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Any coyotes in the vicinity at the time? Meep-Meep!!!

Without running into an electric pole.. see it can be done!

Did it have 3 legs??

You either know the joke or not.

The ostrich was hastening his way to Chiang Mai to alert the Governor of the province about the dangers of pollution from the choking smog of the annual burning....

...I Know The Feeling...

Well you gave it your best shot my big feathered friend. Running fast and far while thinking that freedom is just around the corner until some pesky humans get involved.

Impressed he knew the fastest road out of town and wasn't scared by the cars and trucks.

Thank God for a bit of lighthearted news. Meep meep!

I feel sorry for any driver delayed by this ostrich. I hope several of them lowered their windows and gave it the bird!

Such a beautiful bird.

Why can't we have Ostrich Racing in Chiang Mai, I wonder.

19 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Such a beautiful bird.

Why can't we have Ostrich Racing in Chiang Mai, I wonder.

The meat goes good too, If it is on the menu I always choose it over beef.

Yeah, it stole my gold chain.

Did it pay the toll?

The average cement truck is scary enough, let alone paired with an ostrich!

The keeper of the bird stated the ostrich would have ran further, but it ran out of petrol. Fuel crisis affects just about everything

5 hours ago, Homburg said:

Did it pay the toll?

Its was highway 36.

No tolls.

5 hours ago, Homburg said:

Did it pay the toll?


Nah, he just told them to put it on his bill.

It eventually got pulled over for speeding.

17 hours ago, Ebumbu said:

Yeah, it stole my gold chain.

Hmmm a lady boy ostrich?? Thats a new one

Damn Australian or was Austria???

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