Residents are beginning to feel reassured about “Suea Pin,” a 13-year-old elderly female tiger seen roaming near the community. She is not aggressive, and authorities are monitoring her 24 hours a day. Meanwhile, a local noodle shop owner noted fewer customer disturbances due to the tiger's presence.
Updates on tracking “Suea Pin,” code HKT236F, an elderly female tiger around 13 years old, show her movements near the boundary of Khlong Lan National Park in Khlong Lan District, Kamphaeng Phet Province. She has been seen close to a community, and officials are closely monitoring her to ensure the safety of both residents and the tiger.
Most recently, at 1:00 p.m. on 14 Aug 2026 GMT+7, the atmosphere in Village 2, Khlong Lan Phatthana Subdistrict, Khlong Lan District, Kamphaeng Phet Province, remained normal with villagers carrying on their daily routines as usual.. . .Initially, when it was known that a tiger was hunting near the community, preying on villagers' chickens and dogs, it caused fear among residents. Later, officials provided information that the tiger feeding on chickens and dogs was the elderly female tiger named Pin, blind in one eye and not aggressive. This eased some concerns, allowing villagers to continue farming as usual. However, rubber tapping work was adjusted from nighttime to afternoon hours, roughly from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Mr. Nookrai Meepratum, 53, headman of Village 2, has been continuously coordinating with park officials to track the tiger's location and keep villagers informed. To protect livestock enclosures, additional lighting has been installed and campfires are lit to deter the tiger from entering and harming animals.
Meanwhile, Ms. Kalyarat Singro, 59, owner of a noodle shop in Village 25 adjacent to Village 2, said that knowing the tiger near the community was elderly did not cause her much worry. She sympathizes with the tiger struggling to find food in the big forest. However, news about the tiger has affected local businesses, with her usually busy shop becoming quieter. She hopes officials will relocate Suea Pin promptly to restore normalcy.
Currently, authorities have mobilized to monitor Suea Pin's behavior around the clock using satellite collar tracking, thermal drones, and proactive patrols. They are also coordinating with community leaders to inform residents and prevent conflicts between people and wildlife.
As Suea Pin ages, her physical condition and agility have declined, leading to changes in her hunting behavior. Officials assess that she is adapting by following familiar routes and seeking small meals near forest edges rather than hunting deep within the forest.