An interview is indicated in the text by setting the date (or the name and the date) in italicized braces, e.g., Smith {1996}, or {Ghosh, 1996}. All posts cited were held at the time of the interview in 1995 or 1996, not the time of publication.
Alahakoon, Jayanthi (DVM)
National Zoological Gardens
Dehiwela
SRI LANKA
Alton, Charles T. (Dr.)
Resident Planning Advisor
Luang Namtha Provincial Development Project
Vientiane
LAO PDR
Chamberlain, James R. (Dr.)
P.O. Box 439
66 Setthathirath Rd.
Vientiane
LAO PDR
Chreav, Yu
Deputy Director
Department of Animal Health and Production
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries
CAMBODIA
Daim, Shariff
Director, Malaka Zoo
Department of Wildlife and National Parks
Malaka
MALAYSIA
Dawson, Shanthini (Dr.)
Representative in Indochina
Fauna & Flora International
Ho Chi Minh City
VIETNAM
Dey, S.C.
Additional Inspector General of Forests
Ministry of Environment and Forests
New Delhi
INDIA
Fernando, Ainsley (A. B.)
Lily Dale
Kimbulapitiya
Negomb
SRI LANKA
Fernando, Prithiviraj (Dr.)
No. 35 Gunasekara Gardens
Nawala Road
Rajagiriya
SRI LANKA
Giao, Pham Mong
Forest Protection Department
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Hanoi
VIET NAM
Hartoyo, Pandu
Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation (PHPA)
Jakarta
INDONESIA
Hean, Sun
Technical Officer
Wildlife Protection Office
Forestry Department
Phnom Penh
CAMBODIA
Hla, Than (DVM)
Head, Artificial Insemination Division
Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department
Ministry of Livestock Breeding and Fisheries
Yangon
MYANMAR
Ida, Faustina (DVM)
Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation (PHPA)
Jakarta
INDONESIA
Islam, Md. Anwarul (Dr.)
Director
Institute of Life Sciences
Jahangirnagar University
Savar Dhaka
BANGLADESH
Jacobson, Gary
Elephant Trainer
347 Old Grade Road
Polk City, Florida
USA
Jayewardene, Jayantha
615/32, Rajagiriya Gardens, Nawala
Rajagiriya
SRI LANKA
Kingkeo, Soulivanthong
Deputy Director
Planning and International Cooperation
Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services
Vientiane
LAO PDR
Kuruwita, V.Y. (DVM.)
Professor of Veterinary Clinical Studies
University of Peradeniya
Peradeniya
SRI LANKA
Mahasavangkun, Sittidet (DVM)
Head of Veterinary Section
Northern Timber Working Division
Forest Industry Organization (FIO)
Lampang 52000
THAILAND
Mar, Khyne U (DVM)
Senior Researcher
Department Planning and Statistics
Myanma Timber Enterprise
MYANMAR
Molligoda, Hiyasith
Curator
National Zoological Gardens
Dehiwela
SRI LANKA
Mukherjee, S.K.
Director
Wildlife Institute of India
Dehra Dun
INDIA
Nazaruddin
Elephant trainer
Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation (PHPA)
Gajah Way Kambas
INDONESIA
Phongkum, Preecha (DVM)
Head of Subdivision
Northern Timber Working Division
Forest Industry Organization (FIO)
Lampang 52000
THAILAND
Rishi, Vinod
Director, Project Tiger
Ministry of Environment and Forests
New Delhi
INDIA
Salter, Richard E.
Axys Environmental Consulting Ltd.
3955-55 St.
Edmonton, Alberta
CANADA
Salwala, Soraida
Secretary General
Friends of the Asian Elephant
2/435 Ram Indra Rd
Bangkok
THAILAND
Samedi (Dr.)
Head of Population and Species
Directorate of Reserve Management and Flora and Fauna Conservation
Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation (PHPA)
INDONESIA
Santiapillai, Charles (Dr.)
Executive Officer, IUCN/SSC AESG
Department of Zoology
University of Peradeniya
Peradeniya
SRI LANKA
Santosh, J.A.
Asian Elephant Conservation Centre
Centre for Ecological Sciences
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore
INDIA
Shambu Prasad, U.V.
Centre for Ecological Sciences
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore
INDIA
Singkham, Phonvisay
Director General
Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services
Vientiane
LAO PDR
Souvannaphanh, Bounkhouang (Dr.)
Deputy Director General
Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services
Vientiane
LAO PDR
Srikrajang, Mattana
Wildlife Resources Division
Royal Forest Department
Bangkok
THAILAND
Stüwe, Michael (Dr.)
Research Associate
International Conservation Management
Conservation and Research Center
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C.
USA
Sukumar, Raman (Dr.)
Deputy Chairman, IUCN/SSC AESG
Asian Elephant Conservation Centre
Centre for Ecological Sciences
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore
INDIA
Sukotjo, Harjanto
Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation (PHPA)
Lampung
INDONESIA
Sumanasena, A. H.
Wildlife Officer
Department of Wildlife Conservation
Colombo
SRI LANKA
Suon, Som
Deputy Director
Department of Animal Health and Production
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries
CAMBODIA
Suphraman, Hayani (DVM)
Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation (PHPA)
Lampung
INDONESIA
Tewari, D.N. (Dr.)
Director General
Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education
Dehra Dun
INDIA
Tunhikorn, Schwann (Dr.)
Head, Wildlife Research Division
Royal Forest Department
Bangkok
THAILAND
Vongphet, Vene
Center for Protected Areas and Watershed Management
Department of Forestry
Ministry of Agriculture
Vientiane
LAO PDR
Wemmer, Chris (Dr.)
Associate Director for Conservation
Conservation and Research Center
National Zoological Park,
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C.
USA
Yodmani, Suvit (Dr.)
Regional Director and Representative
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
United Nations Environment Programme
Bangkok
THAILAND
Province |
Elephants listed by the Ministry of Interior |
Elephants sighted by the Ministry of Agriculture |
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1994 |
Other years |
|||||||||||||
Registered |
Unregistered |
Reg. + Unreg. |
Total |
|||||||||||
Male |
Female |
M + F |
Male |
Female |
M + F |
Male |
Female |
1986 |
1980 |
1994 |
1992 |
1985 |
||
Ang Thong |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
na |
na |
3 |
- |
na |
Bangkok |
- |
- |
- |
3 |
12 |
15 |
3 |
12 |
15 |
3 |
1 |
30 |
- |
2 |
Buriram |
26 |
30 |
56 |
3 |
2 |
5 |
29 |
32 |
61 |
52 |
50 |
18 |
19 |
25 |
Chachoengsao |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2 |
Chai Nat |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Chaiyaphum |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
5 |
9 |
4 |
5 |
9 |
5 |
5 |
37 |
58 |
33 |
Chantaburi |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
8 |
3 |
4 |
Chiang Mai |
136 |
206 |
342 |
48 |
27 |
75 |
184 |
233 |
417 |
488 |
406 |
381 |
245 |
293 |
Chiang Rai |
4 |
6 |
10 |
2 |
- |
2 |
6 |
6 |
12 |
19 |
54 |
126 |
95 |
52 |
Chon Buri |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2 |
2 |
42 |
46 |
15 |
Chumphon |
45 |
65 |
110 |
17 |
28 |
45 |
62 |
93 |
155 |
194 |
177 |
38 |
94 |
131 |
Kalasin |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
Kamphaeng Phet |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
6 |
2 |
1 |
8 |
Kanchanaburi |
43 |
74 |
117 |
13 |
17 |
30 |
56 |
91 |
147 |
156 |
152 |
43 |
35 |
51 |
Khon Kaen |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
10 |
13 |
1 |
- |
10 |
Krabi |
25 |
34 |
59 |
6 |
7 |
13 |
31 |
41 |
72 |
115 |
119 |
12 |
11 |
62 |
Lampang |
110 |
50 |
160 |
43 |
7 |
50 |
153 |
57 |
210 |
266 |
205 |
160 |
199 |
104 |
Lamphun |
10 |
13 |
23 |
2 |
- |
2 |
12 |
13 |
25 |
28 |
42 |
18 |
10 |
- |
Loei |
27 |
37 |
64 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
29 |
39 |
68 |
114 |
104 |
4 |
5 |
- |
Mae Hong Son |
161 |
122 |
283 |
78 |
48 |
126 |
239 |
170 |
409 |
363 |
273 |
253 |
410 |
301 |
Mukdahan |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
na |
- |
- |
4 |
Nakhon Nayok |
- |
9 |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
9 |
9 |
16 |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
Nakhon Pathom |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
10 |
11 |
1 |
10 |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
30 |
7 |
Nakhon Phanom |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
Nakhon Ratchasima |
2 |
4 |
6 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
9 |
24 |
28 |
- |
- |
- |
Nakhon Sawan |
- |
6 |
6 |
2 |
13 |
15 |
2 |
19 |
21 |
30 |
21 |
- |
9 |
14 |
Nakhon Si Thammarat |
27 |
33 |
60 |
5 |
7 |
12 |
32 |
40 |
72 |
203 |
214 |
47 |
117 |
130 |
Nan |
41 |
38 |
79 |
5 |
10 |
15 |
46 |
48 |
94 |
214 |
162 |
24 |
48 |
46 |
Narathiwat |
2 |
5 |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
2 |
5 |
7 |
14 |
13 |
12 |
13 |
22 |
Nong Khai |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
Pathum Thani |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
3 |
1 |
- |
Pattani |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
8 |
- |
- |
- |
Petchabun |
- |
- |
- |
43 |
39 |
82 |
43 |
39 |
82 |
102 |
467 |
8 |
32 |
200 |
Phangnga |
7 |
9 |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
7 |
9 |
16 |
58 |
70 |
15 |
44 |
157 |
Phattalung |
- |
- |
- |
7 |
1 |
8 |
7 |
1 |
8 |
44 |
26 |
8 |
11 |
32 |
Phayao |
6 |
9 |
15 |
- |
1 |
1 |
6 |
10 |
16 |
- |
- |
20 |
40 |
25 |
Phetchaburi |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
6 |
- |
- |
Phicit |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2 |
Phitsanalok |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
117 |
44 |
28 |
35 |
102 |
Phrae |
55 |
31 |
86 |
53 |
51 |
104 |
108 |
82 |
190 |
273 |
299 |
145 |
167 |
244 |
Phuket |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
20 |
18 |
- |
Prachin Buri |
- |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
Prachuap Khiri Khan |
3 |
2 |
5 |
- |
7 |
7 |
3 |
9 |
12 |
14 |
20 |
5 |
4 |
- |
Ranong |
1 |
13 |
14 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
16 |
20 |
31 |
44 |
235 |
204 |
226 |
Ratchaburi |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
6 |
- |
8 |
- |
Roi Et |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
5 |
Sakaew |
2 |
- |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
2 |
- |
2 |
na |
na |
5 |
na |
na |
Sakon Nakhon |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
5 |
5 |
2 |
- |
- |
Samut Prakan |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
8 |
8 |
- |
Saraburi |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Satun |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
6 |
4 |
Sing Buri |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
Songkhla |
4 |
4 |
8 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
6 |
11 |
30 |
39 |
- |
- |
17 |
Sukhothai |
- |
1 |
1 |
6 |
10 |
16 |
6 |
11 |
17 |
18 |
154 |
52 |
33 |
87 |
Surat Thani |
88 |
108 |
196 |
17 |
17 |
34 |
105 |
125 |
230 |
581 |
610 |
41 |
59 |
- |
Surin |
61 |
99 |
160 |
- |
- |
- |
61 |
99 |
160 |
128 |
84 |
141 |
107 |
104 |
Tak |
248 |
417 |
665 |
54 |
21 |
75 |
302 |
438 |
740 |
484 |
465 |
382 |
590 |
536 |
Trad |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
6 |
5 |
- |
Trang |
1 |
2 |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
2 |
3 |
21 |
22 |
20 |
23 |
36 |
Udon Thani |
11 |
4 |
15 |
5 |
3 |
8 |
16 |
7 |
23 |
69 |
125 |
- |
10 |
37 |
Uthai Thani |
7 |
1 |
8 |
- |
9 |
9 |
7 |
10 |
17 |
19 |
22 |
17 |
9 |
6 |
Uttaradit |
54 |
63 |
117 |
29 |
39 |
68 |
83 |
102 |
185 |
287 |
618 |
38 |
49 |
214 |
Yala |
- |
9 |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
9 |
9 |
19 |
32 |
36 |
39 |
21 |
Yasothon |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Total |
1207 |
1505 |
2712 |
453 |
400 |
853 |
1660 |
1905 |
3565 |
4633 |
5232 |
2502 |
2954 |
3381 |
The above table includes absolutely all of the raw data found in the sources used to construct all of the tables in the profile on Thailand except Table 18. Ministry of Interior data comes from Anon. (1980) Anon. (1986b), and Anon. (1994c). Ministry of Agriculture data comes from Anon. (1985b), Anon (1992), and Anon. (1994d). All provinces are listed which had at least one elephant in at least one year of any of these sources. The nature of the data and the various agencies involved are all discussed in text.
Boxes with na (non-applicable) indicate that the province had as yet to be declared such.