Tag: Zoo
Nakhon Ratchasima zoo announces new species of serpent
NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Dec 23 – Thai researchers have discovered a previously unknown species of pitviper on the southern resort island of Phuket and unveiled it [Read More…]
Pattaya Zoo Tiger Injures Tourist
A tourist was severely injured at the Pattaya Zoo in Thailand after she was mauled and bitten by a resident tiger. Forty eight-year-old Phimonphan Sae [Read More…]
Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo launches naming contest for hippo baby
NAKHON RATCHASIMA, 1 July 2011 (NNT) – Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo has kicked off a naming contest for its baby hippopotamus while encouraging children of 15 [Read More…]
Activists oppose Chiangmai Zoo’s polar bear exhibition
CHIANGMAI, 19 June 2011 (NNT) – After the Chiangmai Zoo has decided to showcase a polar bear, many people and activists denounced the move, saying [Read More…]
Controversy over Chiang Mai Zoo’s Polar Bear Exhibit
Chiang Mai Zoo is forging ahead with the construction of its newest attraction exhibiting live polar bears. However, animal activists have denounced the project, saying [Read More…]
Panda cub ‘to stay in Thailand for two more years’
The first Thailand-born panda cub, Lin Ping, will remain at the Chiang Mai Zoo for another two years after China accepted Thailand’s request to extend [Read More…]
The elephants of Thailand forced to ride tricycles and steer with their trunks
As the country’s national symbol, you would expect the people of Thailand to show nothing but respect for their elephants. But the once-majestic beasts are [Read More…]
Leaked reports tie Thai soldiers to two shooting
Two of the 10 leaked reports purported to have come from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and recently obtained by The Nation reveal how [Read More…]
