Cause of Chiang Mai mass tiger deaths in questionA regal resident of the Tiger Kingdom tourist attraction in Mae Rim district, Chiang Mai, where visitors were allowed to touch and take photos with the big cats. (Photo: Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai Facebook)The deaths of 72 tigers at a tourist attraction in Chiang Mai last week have been called into question, with the source of the virus and bacteria blamed for the fatalities yet to be clearly identified. (continues below)The sign at the entrance of the Tiger Kingdom, on Mae Rim Road in Chiang Mai, which is currently closed after mass tiger deaths there. Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai is operated by Khum Sue Trakarn Ltd, which also manages Tiger Kingdom Phuket and three Tiger Park attractions — two in Phuket and one in Pattaya. There were 246 tigers at the Chiang Mai facilities.

Source: Bangkok Post February 23, 2026 08:21 UTC