Giant Freshwater Stingray Carcass Found in Chonburi
A 4.3-meter female giant freshwater stingray was found dead at a Chonburi fish market on November 5. Authorities identified it as a Chao Phraya giant freshwater stingray, buried the carcass per protocol, and urged the public to report stranded marine life via hotline 1362.
On November 7, 2026, reporters revealed that on November 6, Natthaphong Wannaphat, Chonburi Provincial Fisheries Officer, along with Chonburi Provincial Fisheries Office staff, visited the Tha Ruea Phlee fish market in Mueang District, Chonburi, together with the Marine and Coastal Resources Office 2 to inspect a dead giant freshwater stingray carcass after locals spotted it on November 5.
The inspection confirmed it was a female Chao Phraya giant freshwater stingray, approximately 230 centimeters wide and 430 centimeters long from snout to tail tip. The carcass was still fresh. Officials coordinated with Chonburi City Municipality and Samet Subdistrict Municipality to support moving and burying the carcass at the Marine and Coastal Resources Office 2 following academic protocols.
Additionally, officers educated locals on the value and importance of marine and coastal resources, requesting public cooperation to report rare marine animals or stranded marine life via the Forest and Marine Protection Hotline 1362 so officials can respond promptly and effectively.
Going forward, the Chonburi Provincial Fisheries Office will proceed under the 2023 Fisheries Department Regulations on handling aquatic wildlife, wildlife carcasses, or products from aquatic wildlife carcasses, Category 4: Handling of Wildlife Carcasses. Thanks are extended to Chonburi City Municipality and Samet Subdistrict Municipality for their assistance in moving and burying the animal.
Source: Chonburi Provincial Fisheries Office
