Three more possible dinosaur footprints found in Udon Thani forest
UDON THANI — 19 October 2026, Officials have found three additional possible dinosaur footprints at Phu Hin Chom That Phu Phra Bat National Park in Ban Phue district, bringing the total to four, as Thailand’s Department of Mineral Resources prepares to inspect the site. The discovery began when visitors to Tat Noi Waterfall found a […] The post Three more possible dinosaur footprints found in…
On 19 October 2026, officials discovered three more potential dinosaur footprints in the Phu Hin Chom That Phu Phra Bat National Park, located within Ban Phue district in Udon Thani province, raising the count to four. This development follows the initial discovery of a footprint-like impression near Tat Noi Waterfall's headwaters, which prompted online speculation about its origins.
With the addition of these three new possible footprints, officials now identify a total of four distinct impressions, each approximately 32 centimeters in length and width. These tracks are situated around 500 meters from the park office and spaced about 80 centimeters apart, with the first footprint being the most distinct while the others show less clarity.
The Department of Mineral Resources has scheduled a team of specialists to inspect the site on 20 October. Preliminary estimations suggest that if confirmed, the footprints could belong to a carnivorous dinosaur standing roughly two to three meters tall and dating back at least 130 million years. Nevertheless, officials emphasize that these are preliminary assessments, and further verification by experts is necessary before drawing any definitive conclusions.
If validated, this discovery could yield opportunities for expanded research and potentially develop the area into a new attraction for enthusiasts of dinosaurs and prehistoric life.
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