Thailand Releases Baby Leatherback Turtles at Khao Lam Pi National Park

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchath Chomklin has announced a major success in leatherback turtle conservation efforts at Khao Lam Pi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park in Phang Nga province, following a royal conservation initiative. On July 5, 2025, the minister reported significant progress in rare marine animal protection and praised multi-sector cooperation in advancing the leatherback turtle conservation mission at this strategically vital sea turtle nesting site. The project represents a collaborative achievement between the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation and the Thai Coral Reef and Marine Life Conservation Project Committee, led by Princess Siriwannawaree Nariratanarachakanya under Admiral Vorawuth Prueksa-aroongrog's direction. Activities included field monitoring of nesting activities, educational exhibitions, and a key highlight: the nighttime release of baby leatherback turtles back into the sea, a critical mechanism for boosting hatchling survival rates through natural processes.

The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry prioritizes sea turtle protection as a barometer of marine ecosystem health. According to ministry reports, this activity serves as a crucial component of the Thai Coral Reef and Marine Life Conservation Foundation's 2025 annual program, aimed at strengthening scientific data collection and planning to secure nesting sites on both the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman coasts as safe, sustainable habitats for endangered marine species. Minister Suchath also stressed the role of the public in conservation efforts, calling on tourists and citizens to strictly adhere to regulations, particularly by avoiding littering at tourist destinations and refraining from activities that disturb wildlife. He urged all to help preserve these beaches' natural abundance and maintain them as safe nesting grounds, ensuring this invaluable natural heritage is passed on to future generations.