Bung Boraphet Marine Sanctuary
Thailand's largest freshwater lake, Bung Poraphet is home of 44 species of marine plant life and 162 species of bird. Rare Princess Sirindhorn bird has brought the name of Bung Boraphet on the lips of every bird lover. A sanctuary is located at the southern part of the lake.
WCS has also worked closely with the government in the Western Forest Complex to establish a population monitoring system for Indochinese tigers. The system, which uses remote camera traps to document the tiger population, is the largest of its kind for the species in Southeast Asia.
To address the issue of human-elephant conflict, WCS works in Kaeng Krachan National Park to bring together local communities and national park staff to find solutions that deter elephants from raiding crops. Various methods to mitigate this problem are currently being tested. These efforts have become a good model for other areas in Thailand that grapple with human-elephant conflicts.