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The Thaiger – Large Elephant Herd Spotted Near Thap Lan National Park

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A herd of at least 40 wild elephants was recently spotted near the forest border of Thap Lan National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima. This sighting prompted park officials and local villagers to enhance overnight patrols aimed at protecting farmland and communities from potential damage.

On the night of February 2, locals from Prong Sanuan village actively joined authorities to monitor the elephants. These animals had wandered out of the forest to forage, leading to damage in nearby agricultural areas.

Park officials confirmed the presence of approximately 40 elephants near the forest’s edge. The Thap Lan National Park response team utilized thermal drones for all-night surveillance to assist the local community in keeping the elephants at bay.

During the monitoring, a lone elephant was observed straying beyond the designated forest zone. The situation highlights the ongoing efforts to balance wildlife conservation with agricultural needs in the region.

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Massive elephant herd emerges near Thap Lan National Park

A herd of at least 40 wild elephants was spotted near the forest border of Thap Lan National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima, prompting park officials and local villagers to step up overnight patrols to protect farmland and communities.

Last night, February 2, dozens of locals from Prong Sanuan village in Lam Phiak subdistrict, Khon Buri district, gathered to help authorities monitor and push back wild elephants after several of them emerged from the forest to forage and caused damage to nearby farmland.

Park officials confirmed that around 40 wild elephants had been seen moving close to the forest boundary. Thap Lan National Park’s response team, equipped with thermal drones, conducted all-night surveillance to support the local community.

At one point, a lone elephant was spotted wandering beyond the forest zone.

Photo via Khaosod

Yotsawat Thiansawat, Director of the Protected Area…

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