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AYUTTHAYA MARKS THAI ELEPHANT DAY WITH FEAST FOR 70 ELEPHANTS
By Khaosod English - 13 March 2026, 11:39

AYUTTHAYA — 13 March 2026, Elephant handlers in Thailand’s historic city of Ayutthaya held religious rites and prepared a large fruit banquet for 70 elephants on Friday to mark Thai Elephant Day and honour elephants that have died.

The ceremony took place at the Royal Elephant Kraal Village in Suan Phrik subdistrict of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province.

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/03/13/ayutthaya-marks-thai-elephant-day-with-feast-for-70-elephants/

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Khao Kheow Open Zoo Celebrates Thai Elephant Day 2026 with Giant Fruit Buffet for Elephants​

By Adam Judd
Friday, 13 March 2026, 21:15

Khao Kheow Open Zoo Celebrates Thai Elephant Day 2026 with Giant Fruit Buffet for Elephants - The Pattaya News

Chonburi, Thailand – March 13th, 2026 – Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi Province hosted a celebration for Thai Elephant Day (วันช้างไทย) on March 13th, drawing enthusiastic crowds of zoo staff, teachers, students, and tourists to honor Thailand’s national animal and promote its conservation. The...

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WILD ELEPHANT RAIDS KITCHEN, DEVOURS RICE IN CHACHOENGSAO
By Khaosod English - 20 March 2026.

CHACHOENGSAO — 19 March 2026, A wild elephant broke into a rural home in eastern Thailand overnight, rummaging through a kitchen and eating stored rice, officials said on Friday.

The incident occurred late in Tha Takiab district, where local officials and rangers inspected damage at a house in Ban Khlong Mahat village.

CCTV footage showed a large elephant quietly approaching the rear of the house before forcing its way through a wooden kitchen door. Once inside, it searched for food, opening cupboards and using its trunk to scoop rice from a storage jar.

Homeowner Boonruen Sathuchat said she was startled when her dogs began barking at around 21:00. On checking, she saw the elephant attempting to break into the kitchen and quickly called local authorities for help.

Wildlife volunteers and a rapid response team were deployed to the scene. By the time they arrived, the elephant had already entered the kitchen, scattering rice across the floor while feeding. It later retreated back into nearby forest after officials intervened. A second elephant seen approaching the house also turned back.

No injuries were reported, though the incident left residents shaken. Local officials said monitoring teams have been deployed to the area and further measures are being taken to prevent similar incidents.

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/03/20/wild-elephant-raids-kitchen-devours-rice-in-chachoengsao/

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21 mars kl. 00:10 ·

Wild Elephant Kills Dog and Smashes Home After Wandering Into Village in Nakhon Nayok
A wild elephant turned aggressive after straying into a village in Mueang district, Nakhon Nayok, killing a pet dog and damaging a home late at night.
The incident happened on March 20 in Salika subdistrict, when a herd of elephants came down from nearby forest areas searching for food near residential homes. While most of the herd moved on, one elephant broke away and wandered into a property owned by Mrs. Ketsara.
As it approached the house, three dogs began barking and chasing it. The noise and movement appeared to startle the elephant, which reacted aggressively.
The elephant chased the dogs toward the house. Two managed to escape, but one wasn’t fast enough. It was caught, attacked, and trampled to death.
During the chaos, the elephant also forced its way around the property, damaging several household items including a refrigerator, two electric fans, and a water pump.
Villagers nearby were too scared to come outside while it was happening. They stayed inside until the elephant left the area and returned to the forest.
Once it was safe, they came out to inspect the damage and found the dead dog lying beside the house.
Incidents like this are becoming more common in Nakhon Nayok, as elephants continue to move closer to communities in search of food.

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Wild elephant crosses Mekong River into Laos​

PUBLISHED : 30 MAR 2026 AT 10:23

The wild elephant is seen crossing the Mekong River from Bueng Kan province into Laos on Sunday morning. (Photo: Phuwua Wildlife Sanctuary)

BUENG KAN - Phuwua Wildlife Sanctuary rangers are waiting anxiously on the bank of the Mekong River for the return of a wild elephant that crossed the river into Laos on Sunday morning.

Wisanu Kumpa, chief of the wildlife sanctuary, said the elephant had earlier fed off farmland at Ban Tha Dok Kham in Bueng Khong Long district. It then crossed Highway 212 and walked to the Mekong River near the estuary with Huai Na Khok stream. This is 1.2 kilometres from the wildlife sanctuary.

The elephant then crossed the river about 6am on Sunday.

“Officials of Phuwua Wildlife Sanctuary are waiting at the bank of the Mekong River to ensure the safe return of this wild elephant to the Thai side,” Mr Wisanu said.

Wild elephant crosses Mekong River into Laos

BUENG KAN - Phuwua Wildlife Sanctuary rangers are waiting anxiously on the bank of the Mekong River for the return of a wild elephant that crossed the river into Laos on Sunday morning.

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Trat farm worker killed by wild elephant in musth​

Published: April 5, 2026

A 63 year old Mon farm worker was trampled by a wild elephant in Trat today, April 5, after trying to chase it away. Officials said a strong musth scent was detected at the scene.

The incident happened in Bo Phloi subdistrict, Bo Rai district. Rescue workers and local officials went to the scene, where the body was found in a forested area inside Khlong Kaeo Waterfall National Park.

Officials quickly removed the body from the forest. The body was later taken to Bo Rai Hospital for relatives to collect for religious rites.

The victim’s son, 33 year old Saichon, said he saw the elephant venture out of the forest in an unusually agitated state. He said his father went out to chase it despite repeated warnings from family members not to do so, as he had done before.

Initial checks suggested the elephant may have been “Jao Dave,” a wild male known for separating from the herd and previously linked to a fatal attack in Huai Raeng subdistrict, Mueang district, Trat.

An officer from Khlong Kaeo Waterfall National Park said the area carried a strong smell associated with musth, a period when male elephants become highly aggressive.

DailyNews reported that officials estimate there are now about 70 wild elephants in this zone, with the population growing by around 8% each year.

Trat farm worker killed by wild elephant in musth

A Mon farm worker in Trat was killed by a wild elephant, with officials saying signs at the scene suggested the animal was in musth.

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