Nakhon Ratchasima Governor Orders Temporary Campground Closure After Fatal Wild Elephant Attack

On February 2, 2026, Anupong Suksomnitchee, the Nakhon Ratchasima Governor, along with local officials, visited the site where a male tourist was killed by a wild elephant at the Khao Yai National Park Unit 4 campground in Khlong Pla Kang Village. The governor has issued urgent orders to temporarily close the campground area until the situation stabilizes, adjusting tourism approaches to allow limited nature visits under strict official guidance. Additional patrols and wildlife management teams will be deployed to closely monitor elephant movements and restore tourist confidence.