Editorially updated 17 October 2026. This article has been rewritten and fact-checked; verify changeable local details again before travel. From tiny geckos to impressive water monitors, Thailand has remarkable lizard diversity. A guide to Thailand’s overlooked reptiles Look closely at a garden wall, tree trunk or quiet pond in Thailand and you may notice several…
Editorially updated 17 October 2026. This article has been rewritten and fact-checked; verify changeable local details again before travel. Thailand’s wild monkeys are fascinating to watch, but responsible encounters begin with keeping your distance. Why Thailand has so many monkeys Thailand’s forests, coasts, hills and urban fringes provide habitats for several monkey species. Travellers often…
What to do if you find a baby bird in Thailand: identify a fledgling versus a nestling, keep pets away and find professional help when a bird is injured.
Nok Thaksin does not say much sometimes he yelps but not much heard otherwise. I am worried he is ill and my maid from Essarn looks at him with timid eyes. She loves to take care of him and wish him to get better soon. Not much, we can do for Nok Thaksin but to…
Worried about heartworm in dogs in Thailand? Learn about mosquito transmission, routine testing, prevention and when to see a vet.
At the today’s show of the The Factor segment pinheads O’Reilly called Thailand a pinhead because they let Chimpanzees do Kick or Thai boxing (I do not think O’Reilly knows the difference). Apparently a zoo in Thailand have dressed up the poor animals and let them do kick boxing in front of an audience. I…
New Thai Pussy Thailand has registered its first local breed and it is the Korat Cat or as it called now Mae Si Sawad or the silver-blue cat. I searched on some websites about the Korat cat and it says it is a very loving loyal cat with silver coin coat if brushed properly. It…
A Thailand rabies safety guide: what to do immediately after a dog, cat or monkey bite, vaccination and safe choices around animals.