The Invasive Threat: How Non-Native Species Endanger Thailand’s Waters
Thailand boasts some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. From the lush forests of the north to the mangroves of the south, this country is a sanctuary for a plethora of wildlife species. These natural systems have evolved over millennia,
3 Remarkable Benefits of Wild Elephant Conservation
Bangkok, 28 March 2024 – For generations, humans have lived alongside elephants and other wildlife, sometimes peacefully and at other times antagonistically. Acknowledging the importance of peaceful coexistence between humans and wild elephants,
Insights from Kuiburi: Managing Human-Elephant Conflict Through Collaboration
Bangkok, 21 March 2024 – Conflicts between wild elephants and humans have been an ongoing challenge for communities living in close proximity to these magnificent creatures. This conflict stems partially from human encroachment into elephant habitats, but also happens because elephants are very smart and have identified farms and plantations as good sources of food.
WWF Launches ‘We’re Ele-Friends’ Campaign for Thai Elephant Day, Urges Thai People to Come Together for Wild Elephants
Bangkok, 11 March 2024 – World Wide Fund For Nature Thailand (WWF-Thailand), a non-profit nature conservation organization, has launched the ‘We’re Ele-Friends: Allies for a Safer Future for Wild Elephants’ campaign on the special occasion of Thai Elephant Day on 13 March 2024.
Innovative Approaches to Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade
Bangkok, 4 September 2024 -The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) and WWF co-hosted a side event at the 8th IUCN Regional Conservation Forum on Wednesday at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Bangkok, under the theme Reimagining Conservation in Asia: A Nature Positive Future.
“Beautiful Banteng…Iconic Rarity of Lowland Forests” – Book Launch and Photography Exhibition
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, WWF Thailand, alongside the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, the Faculty of Forestry at Kasetsart University, and nine partner organisations, proudly launched “Beautiful Banteng…Iconic Rarity of Lowland Forests” at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre’s Auditorium.
Fourth annual ivory survey finds demand in China at lowest level since national ban
In 2020, Chinese consumer demand for elephant ivory dropped to its lowest level since the national ban passed in 2018. However, Thailand remained a ‘top destination’ for those seeking to buy ivory despite a decline in international travel. WWF, together with global research company GlobeScan, has carried out the largest consumer survey about the elephant […]
WWF commends closure of Thai zoo embroiled in illegal tiger trade allegations
Bangkok, Thailand – WWF Thailand commends the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) on their special law enforcement operation which will result in the closure of the Mukda Tiger Zoo and Farm and a permanent suspension of the zoo’s operating permit.WWF Thailand’s CEO, Pimpavadee Phaholyothin, applauded the DNP’s proactive, continuous efforts, including intensive investigation and enforcement actions, noting their contribution to the conservation of tigers, a species that has long been threatened by poaching and trade.
The Past, Present, and Future of a Rubber Farmer’s Journey
The shadows of the rubber tree leaves hit the ground as we walked through the corridors of 43-meter tall rubber trees.
Tiger is our neighbor: forest-to-city efforts to save the wild big cats
With less than 200 Indochinese tigers left in the Thai forest, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Thailand and B.Grimm have further consolidated joint efforts to safeguard the remaining big cats in Khlong Lan and Khlong Wang Chao national parks, part of the Western Forest Complex, which serves as the country’s tiger conservation landscape.
