Tourist trampled to death by elephant in Thai national park

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Stephen SoraceFebruary 2, 2026 at 07:14 PM

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A 65-year-old Thai tourist, Jirathachai Jiraphatboonyathorn, was trampled to death by a wild bull elephant named Oyewan at Khao Yai National Park in Thailand on Monday. The tourist was walking with his wife when the incident occurred. Park rangers scared the elephant away, allowing the wife to escape. This was reportedly the third human fatality caused by Oyewan. Park authorities are scheduled to meet Friday to discuss managing the elephant, potentially relocating him or modifying his behavior. Thailand has seen an increase in its elephant population, and wild elephants have caused 227 human deaths between 2012 and 2024.

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Lopburi province 60% Chaiya Huayhongthong 70% Khao Yai National Park ×270% Oyewan ×280% Thailand ×380% Jirathachai Jiraphatboonyathorn 90%

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