Firecracker Thrown at Khao Yai Elephant Sparks Outrage
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Khao Yai National Park clarifies the controversy surrounding the removal of "Phlai Sarika," the elephant, stating that it was in musth and that sparks were used at a safe distance. They also announced plans to adjust operational procedures for future improvements.
Firecracker thrown at Khao Yai elephant sparks outrage
The Thailand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (TSPCA) and the Friends of the Asian Elephant Foundation, together with partner organisations, have called for an investigation into an incident in which a volunteer allegedly threw a firecracker at Plai Salika, a well-known wild elephant at Khao Yai National Park. The move follows widespread criticism after photos and video of the incident, which occurred on 12 July 2026 near Ban Sar…
TSPCA and Friends of Elephants Foundation Request Investigation into Firecracker Incident at Phlai Sarika July 20, 2026 Following complaints about the incident of throwing a giant firecracker at Phlai Sarika, the beloved wild elephant of Khao Yai National Park, which has drawn widespread criticism, the Friends of Elephants Foundation, the Thai Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (TSPCA), the Animal Welfare Association under the Roya…
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