The Latest Breaking News from Department of National Parks Wildlife and Plant Conservation

Historic operation returns almost 1,000 trafficked animals to Madagascar

Inside an international operation to repatriate endangered lemurs and tortoises trafficked from Madagascar to Thailand.

Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2024

Netflix partners with TAT, DNP & CEA to launch ‘Uncover Thailand: A Creative Travel Guide’

Netflix recently joined hands with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), and the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) to launch the “Uncover Thailand: A Creative Travel Guide'', a first-of-its-kind Thailand travel guide (thailandtravelmap.com).

Bangkok Post · Feb 19, 2023

Chaiwat promoted at national parks department

Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn, who helped expose a major corruption scandal at the top of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), has been promoted to a new job within the department.

Bangkok Post · Feb 18, 2023

DNP chief faces additional probe into misconduct

Under-fire Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) chief Rutchada Suriyakul Na Ayutya now faces a disciplinary probe into his alleged misconduct.

Bangkok Post · Jan 6, 2023

PM orders National Parks chief moved to facilitate graft probe

The prime minister signed an order shunting the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation chief to an inactive post at the PM’s Office on Wednesday, to facilitate the investigation into the top official’s alleged demands for huge bribes.

Bangkok Post · Dec 28, 2022

Accused National Parks chief released on B400,000 bail

The embattled head of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, arrested and charged with demanding and receiving bribes, was released on 400,000 baht bail on Tuesday night.

Bangkok Post · Dec 28, 2022

Broken wild elephant tusk being tested for evidence of malnutrition

A broken tusk found after two wild elephants fought over a salt lick in Khao Yai National Park is being analysed as part of a study of malnutrition in wild animals.

Bangkok Post · Dec 16, 2022

Drop the forest plan

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) probably expected to receive kudos from environmentalists and the public in general for its reforestation mission. It did not.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13, 2022

Women try to board flight with 100 live animals, including armadillos and porcupines, in luggage

Suitcase was crammed with 50 chameleons, among other species

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

109 live wild animals found in luggage at airport

Wildlife officials at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday arrested two Indian women after 109 live wild animals were found in their baggage before they boarded a plane to India.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2022