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Elephant Injures Owner, Destroys Cars During Mating Frenzy

Elephant Injures Owner, Destroys Cars During Mating Frenzy

Thairath•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

A 19-year-old elephant named Phet Uthai attacked its owner and damaged two vehicles in Buriram province after becoming agitated during a planned mating session.

  • •A 19-year-old male elephant, Phet Uthai, attacked its 35-year-old owner, Mr. Somporn Sutthiso, inflicting severe injuries.
  • •The elephant also destroyed two vehicles, an Isuzu MU-X and an Isuzu pickup truck, and damaged five road signs.
  • •The incident occurred on February 16, 2026, in Moo 6, Ban Non That, Tha Muang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Buriram Province.
  • •Authorities tranquilized the elephant after a two-hour effort.

Overview

  • •On February 16, 2026, the elephant Phet Uthai attacked its owner and damaged vehicles.
  • •The elephant became agitated and possibly protective of a female elephant when its owner, Mr. Somporn Sutthiso, hurried the mating process.
  • •Phet Uthai, a 19-year-old male elephant, attacked Mr. Somporn Sutthiso, causing severe injuries including a torn lung.
  • •Phet Uthai also used its tusks to damage an Isuzu MU-X (white) and an Isuzu pickup truck (green).
  • •Phet Uthai also damaged five Rural Road highway signposts.
  • •Mr. Somporn Sutthiso was severely injured and transported to the hospital.
  • •Rescue volunteers and personnel from the Elephant Kingdom Project in Surin attempted to tranquilize the elephant.
  • •It took over two hours for Phet Uthai to weaken enough to be controlled by mahouts due to concerns about multiple tranquilizer doses.

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Key Entities

Person

Mr. Somporn Sutthiso(นายสมพร สุดธิโส)
The 35-year-old owner of the elephant Phet Uthai, who was severely injured by his elephant.
Mr. Uthai Yeeram(นายอุทัย ยีรัมย์)
The village headman of Tha Muang Subdistrict who provided context about the planned mating.
Mr. Natthaphon Maliwan(นายณัฐพล มะลิหวล)
A local resident who witnessed the aftermath and commented on the elephant's potential stress.

Organization

Wang Krut Rescue Unit(หน่วยกู้ภัยวังกรูด)
Rescue unit that responded to the incident and assisted in controlling the elephant.
Elephant Hospital, Katchanakhak Project, Surin Province(สถานพยาบาลช้าง โครงการคชอาณาจักร จังหวัดสุรินทร์)
An organization that sent personnel to sedate the elephant Phet Uthai.

Place

Ban Non That(บ้านโนนธาตุ)
The village where the elephant attack and property damage occurred.
Moo 6, Tha Muang, Mueang District, Buriram Province(ม.6 ต.ท่าม่วง อ.สตึก จ.บุรีรัมย์)
The specific administrative location in Buriram Province where the incident took place.