Nam Nao Park warns of wild elephants and deer crossing roads.

MGR Online•Society•11h ago

Reader Briefing

Drivers in Nam Nao National Park are urged to exercise extreme caution due to frequent wild elephant crossings, especially during the afternoon and evening.

•Nam Nao National Park in Phetchabun has issued a warning to drivers about frequent wild elephant crossings.
•Herds of elephants are most commonly seen crossing roads in the afternoons and evenings, while solitary elephants, sambar deer, and barking deer may appear at night.
•Drivers are advised to slow down, maintain a safe distance from elephants, and avoid actions that could startle the animals.

Overview

•Nam Nao National Park head Somkiat Gatip warned drivers to beware of wild elephants crossing roads.
•The current period is the foraging season for wild animals, leading to increased animal road crossings.
•On February 17, 2026, head of Nam Nao National Park Somkiat Gatip released the warning.
•Wild elephants are observed crossing the Lomsak – Chumpae road, specifically around Kilometre 409, within Nam Nao National Park.
•Herds of elephants are typically seen crossing roads in the afternoon and evening.
•Solitary elephants, sambar deer, and barking deer are observed crossing roads during nighttime.
•Drivers are instructed to slow down and exercise extreme caution when using the Lomsak – Chumpae road.
•If a herd of elephants is seen crossing, drivers must stop at a distance of at least 30 meters, as startling the animals could lead to danger for both the elephants and drivers.

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Key Quotes

Namsom Gatiop

"Therefore, we ask to warn those using the said route to slow down and increase special caution."

จึงขอแจ้งเตือนผู้ที่ใช้เส้นทางดังกล่าวชะลอความเร็วและเพิ่มความระมัดระวังเป็นพิเศษ

Namsom Gatiop

"If you encounter a herd of elephants crossing the road, you should stop the vehicle at a distance of no less than 30 meters."

หากพบโขลงช้างกำลังเดินข้ามถนน ควรหยุดรถให้มีระยะห่างไม่น้อยกว่า 30 เมตร

Key Entities

Place

Nam Nao National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติน้ำหนาว)ℹ️

A national park in Phetchabun province, Thailand, known for wildlife activity.

Phetchabun(เพชรบูรณ์)ℹ️

Province in Thailand where Nam Nao National Park is located.

Lomsak – Chumpae Road(ถนนหล่มสัก – ชุมแพ)

A road passing through Nam Nao National Park where wild animals frequently cross.

Person

Somkiat Gatip(นายสมเกียรติ กาติ๊บ)

Head of Nam Nao National Park who issued a warning about wild elephant crossings.