Giant Freshwater Stingray Found Stranded in Chonburi

On November 6, 2026, officials from the Chonburi Provincial Fisheries Office and the Marine and Coastal Resources Office Region 2 inspected the carcass of a giant freshwater stingray found at the Tha Ruea Phli fishing market in Mueang Chonburi district. The discovery was initially reported by local residents on November 5. According to Khaosod Online, the specimen was identified as a female giant freshwater stingray, measuring approximately 230 centimeters in width and 430 centimeters in length from snout to tail. The carcass was reported to be in a fresh condition. Local authorities, including the Chonburi City Municipality and Samet Subdistrict Municipality, have coordinated to transport and bury the remains according to established scientific protocols at the Marine and Coastal Resources Office Region 2. Officials are using this incident to raise public awareness regarding the importance of marine and coastal resources. Residents and visitors are encouraged to report sightings of rare or stranded marine animals to the 1362 hotline to ensure timely intervention. While the immediate disposal of the carcass is underway, the specific cause of the stingray's death and how it reached the coastal area remain to be confirmed by further investigation.