Thailand welcomed nearly 33 million visitors in 2025, many of whom were drawn to the country’s dreamy beaches and islands, the jewels in the country’s tourism crown.

In Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on March 8, 2026, a wild elephant wandered into a private villa compound and helped itself to water from a swimming pool during scorching 38°C heat.

The committee found that officials had acted within the law and in line with their duty to prevent danger to both people and animals, and that there was no evidence of misconduct or neglect.