Since 2015, WWF Thailand has been at the forefront of tiger recovery efforts, focusing on restoring prey populations and reintroducing key species into their natural habitats. Through the Tiger Recovery Project, WWF has successfully reintroduced banteng, a crucial species for ecosystem balance, into protected areas such as Salakpra Wildlife Sanctuary and Mae Wong National Park. These efforts have been complemented by Thailand’s first national workshop on banteng conservation and the publication of a comprehensive guide on their population trends.
In a parallel effort, WWF Thailand, alongside the Department of National Parks (DNP), has been augmenting prey populations by releasing sambar deer into Mae Wong National Park, with the most recent release in June 2024 marking the fourth since 2021. These initiatives have been pivotal in Thailand’s historic achievement of increasing its tiger population, making it the first country in Southeast Asia to do so. Through these targeted conservation efforts, WWF Thailand is helping to ensure a brighter future for both tigers and their habitats.
