The Department of National Parks expressed condolences to the family of the deceased after finding the body of a forest ranger from the elephant driving team who went missing in Kui Buri forest. The cause of death is currently under investigation.
On 13 August 2026, reporters reported another tragic event involving a Department of National Parks officer when the Facebook page “Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation” posted a message announcing that “A volunteer ranger from the Kui Buri National Park elephant monitoring and driving team has died after going missing last night. The body was recently found following a widespread search, and the cause of death is under investigation.”
The Department of National Parks also expressed condolences to the family of the deceased.
Further updates will be provided.
Source: Facebook pageDepartment of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation