Government Moves to Protect 120-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Tracks in Udon Thani
Thai authorities are implementing protective measures for newly identified dinosaur footprints in Udon Thani, classifying them as legally protected fossils.
According to a report by Thai Post, the Thai government has initiated urgent efforts to secure and preserve a set of dinosaur footprints discovered in Udon Thani province. These tracks, estimated to be approximately 120 million years old, have been officially classified as fossils under national law.
Authorities are currently prioritizing the protection of the site to prevent any environmental or human-caused damage. The government’s stated objective is to safeguard the integrity of these prehistoric remains before developing the location into an educational resource for the public.
For residents and travelers, this development highlights the growing importance of paleontological conservation in the region. While the site is currently being secured, it is not yet clear when or if the area will be opened for public tourism or educational visits. Interested parties should monitor official announcements from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment for updates regarding site access and the timeline for the proposed educational facility. At this stage, the specific measures being taken to physically secure the site and the long-term plan for its integration into local tourism remain to be confirmed by the relevant provincial authorities.
