Nakhon Ratchasima:Authorities successfully intercepted a herd of wild elephants from Thap Lan National Park as they attempted to invade villagers' agricultural areas. Officials collaborated with volunteers to address the situation in Jorakhe Hin Subdistrict, Khon Buri District.
According to Thai News Agency, the team, led by Mr. Prawatichart Chanthep, head of Thap Lan National Park, coordinated efforts to guide the herd of over 40 elephants back into the forest. The operation, which took more than three hours, involved using radar images to detect the elephants' movement near Wang Tham and Tha Rerai, approximately 2 kilometers southwest of the Taling Chan community.
The elephants were heading towards agricultural areas at the end of Taling Chan village when intercepted. Mr. Chanthep worked closely with a volunteer network and a rapid response team to manage the situation, ensuring the elephants returned to the inner forest towards Khao Chaewae, thus preventing potential damage to the villagers' crops.
Officials and volunteers plan to continue monitoring the forest edge of Thap Lan National Park to prevent further incursions by the elephants until the situation stabilizes and the villagers' crops are safe.