TERF Thai Elephant Research and Conservation Fund

Problems Facing Wild Elephants In Thailand and Asia

Wild populations of Asian elephants are declining rapidly throughout Asia.  In the last century alone the geographic range of the Asian elephant decreased by 70%
It is thought that there are between 30,000 and 40,000 Asian elephants left in the wild, though this figure is largely based on guesswork. 

Wild elephant situation in Thailand and estimated numbers of wild elephants in Thailand

In Thailand, wild elephants have suffered dramatic loss of forest habitat in the last century and are continuing to suffer from poaching, live capture and conflict with humans living on the edge of protected areas. 

From Hunter to Conservationist

Let me take you back in time to about forty years ago when huge swathes of forest stretched across the north eastern and south eastern provinces.  These forests were a major source of income for the nation and for local communities.

On Conservation & Elephants – The Views of Senator Kriasak

Senator Kriasak Choonhaven is renowned throughout Thailand as the often candid Senator for Foreign Affairs.  He is also a well-known advocate of conservation and the protection of wildlife. “How can wildlife conservation not be important?”  Senator Kriasak demands when asked why he is such a strong supporter of conservation.