Overview

• The Department of National Parks ordered the lioness seized and filed charges against owner Parinya Parkpoom under Article 15 of the Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act.
• The charge carries penalties of up to six months’ imprisonment and a fine of up to 50,000 baht, according to officials.
• Victims were identified as 11-year-old Arthit Nueangnui and neighbor Sarawut Tokaeo, 43, who were treated at a hospital after the Saturday night mauling in Kanchanaburi’s Bo Phloi District.
• Wildlife officers sedated the one-year-old lioness, known as Mahaesee or Mahae Si, and transferred her to a government care facility for veterinary checks and custody.
• Parinya apologized, said the chain restraining the animal broke, pledged to cover medical bills, and locals said the lion had escaped before, adding to concern over exotic-pet safety in Thailand.