Month: January 2026

Cat lovers around the world have long admired the elegant felines that originated in Thailand, but 2025 marked a historic milestone for these remarkable breeds. In late 2025, Thailand officially recognized five native cat breeds as national symbols: the Suphalak, Korat, Wichien Maat (Siamese), Konja, and Khao Manee. This momentous decision celebrates centuries of cultural heritage and acknowledges the special place these cats hold in Thai history and hearts.

For a country with such deep connections to feline companions, this recognition feels like coming full circle. These aren’t just cats. They’re living links to ancient manuscripts, royal courts, and traditional beliefs that have shaped Thai culture for generations.

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A camera trap deep in southern Thailand has captured something remarkable. A small, nocturnal wildcat with distinctive flattened features stares into the lens, proof that a species written off as locally extinct still prowls the region’s vanishing wetlands. The flat-headed cat, unseen in Thailand since 1995, has reappeared in the Princess Sirindhorn Wildlife Sanctuary, offering both jubilation and urgent concern for conservationists.

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