Remains of dead tigers in Chiang Mai camp buriedThe remains of 72 tigers who died at the Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai have been destroyed to ensure none of the parts ends up in the illegal wildlife trade, the Protected Area Regional Office 16 said yesterday. A total of 246 tigers were kept at Tiger Kingdom's facilities in Mae Rim and Mae Taeng districts. As of Feb 18, 72 tigers had died -- the largest incidence of mass deaths of captive tigers ever recorded. The process was carried out entirely by the tiger camp staff, under close supervision from the Department of Livestock Development and conservation officials, he said, adding both facilities in Mae Rim and Mae Taeng districts remain closed to the public. He warned that failing to address systemic weaknesses in disease surveillance could undermine not only animal health and wildlife conservation, but also human health.

Source: Bangkok Post February 24, 2026 01:43 UTC