Threatened species of fauna of Thailand

Rhinoceros sondaicus and Dicerorhinus sumatrensis were once common in many parts of the country.

It is not too pessimistic to say that they have already been wiped out although a very few may survive in secluded corners on the Tenasserim range. Karen hunters have brought horns and parts of their carcasses for sale at Karnchanaburi market each year during the past few years. To make a survey there would disclose their presence to the villagers, especially the Karen hunters.

They have been killed for their horns.

It is not too pessimistic to say that they have already been wiped out although a very few may survive in secluded corners on the Tenasserim range.