Khao Yai’s “Biang Lek” elephant spotted outside karaoke venue
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — 8 September 2026, A wild elephant known locally as “Biang Lek” left Khao Yai National Park and wandered through a community near the park on Monday evening, passing a karaoke venue and several restaurants. The bull elephant was spotted at about 19:00 along Thanarat Road near kilometre marker 18 in Moo Si […] The post Khao Yai’s “Biang Lek” elephant spotted outside karaoke…
On 8 September 2026, a wild elephant known as "Biang Lek" was spotted wandering outside a karaoke venue near Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The elephant, which is familiar to local residents and has been known to venture into residential areas in search of food, was seen along Thanarat Road near kilometre marker 18 in Moo Si subdistrict.
National park officers and volunteer teams were deployed to manage traffic and ensure the safety of both the elephant and nearby residents. Additionally, CCTV footage captured two wild elephants walking through the same area at around 02:00 on Tuesday, with one carrying a plastic bag in its mouth after searching for food in rubbish bins.
Authorities have urged residents and visitors to maintain a safe distance from the elephants and not to attempt to approach or chase them.
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