The collision occurred on Highway 3077 in Prachin Buri, the Protected Area Regional Office 1 reported on its Facebook page just after midnight on Tuesday. Park officials had been patrolling the road and monitoring the movements of elephants so they could advise tourists on how to observe the wildlife safely. Park chief Khanchit Srinoppawan said a herd of five elephants was observed at 7.50pm at the Kilometre 35 marker on Highway 3077. Park officials had noted another herd, this one seven strong, on Highway 2090 less than an hour earlier. Khao Yai National Park, a World Heritage site, spans Prachin Buri, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Nayok and Saraburi.

Source: The Nation Bangkok January 02, 2018 06:56 UTC