Tourist, 69, killed by wild elephant while exercising at campsite in Thailand
Published date: Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:06:48 +0700A tourist was trampled to death by a wild elephant during an early morning walk at a campsite in Thailand today.
Jiratchai Jiraphadbunyathorn, 69, woke up before dawn to exercise when the male jumbo named Plai Oi Wan emerged from the forest just 20 metres from his tent in Nakhon Ratchasima province.
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Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand |
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02/02/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP175442 |
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Duration: 03:49 |
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Rating: News safe |
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