Wild Tigers Terrorise Village in Thailand Today!

A news report about a man who came across 3 wild tigers and was attacked attracted our attention. Myself and Jimmy (JB Wanders) decided to investigate, our investigations lead us to a shocking conclusion…there is a village in Thailand that is still being terrorised by wild tigers today.
We travel to beautiful Pilok in Kanchanaburi Province Thailand where we made local enquiries to try to find the man who was attacked. Although he does live in that area his village is remote and will involve a steep 60 km drive and over an hour on a boat to reach.
When we found him he talked to us about the incident and other recent events that were still ongoing and discusses how the conservation of tigers in Thailand isn’t as straight forward as it might at first appear to be.
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[@mariettathornton5924]

Wowwww Karl- this video is totally “Next Level”!!! We admire you for going to places most tourists don’t go to! Your interview with the man who was attacked by the tigers is fascinating & thank goodness he is still alive!! Thanks for sharing another awesome video Karl 😊

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure Marietta

[@SmokeDef]

I wonder if the tigers were just staking their territory or actually hunting. It seems a bit odd to encounter three Tigers at once, they are not pack animals and I don't think they usually hunt in packs. Wild tigers are usually solitary and get into fights with other tigers if they enter their territory. They might have been young though, maybe a litter that hasn't split up yet.

[@karlsthailand]

It’s possible, Jim Corbett, the old tiger hunter in India did manage to video many tigers together at least once in the wild. Although I agree it’s unusual I think it is possible if the population density is sufficient. Tigers are expanding their ranges in that area, something inevitable with population increases. Like you say they could be from a single litter

[@dontlookeast]

Been looking forward to this since you mentioned it on Thairish Times. Sangkhlaburi is a fascinating place with a diverse range of people. I heard the tigers had been fleeing the violence caused by the Tatmadaw on the Burmese side. I understand why they might not believe that, but I can believe it myself!

[@karlsthailand]

I do agree that the story is possible and I didn’t agree with some of what he said about genuine wild tigers avoiding human habitation

[@TheAdventurousVlogger]

What a fantastic video, Karl. Amazing story telling and bravery.

[@aussiebear6425]

another great video mate thanks. good to see he is recovering from the attack . i hope things improve for the villagers

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks AB

[@ericclark3795]

Fantastic video! I've been watching your youtubes since the beginning and the vids are partly responsible for my returning to Thailand (this Oct - Dec) since the 1990's - I may just move over there in a year or two. I would think that some news agencies would be very interested in this content, the backstory and especially your interview with the victim. Is there some way I could send that guy a few dollars? Anyway thanks much - I've enjoyed the JB Wanders pt 1 & 2 videos of this as well & am looking forward to pt 3.

[@karlsthailand]

Please send me an email [e-mail]

[@stuffeddotcodotnz]

best episode yet. Wow you have outdone yourself mate. thanks for sharing

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks PB

[@mal3519]

Quality viewing Karl enjoyed every minute , Thanks.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Mal

[@davidthomas5679]

Very cool video Karl. Thanks David

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers David

[@petercross6960]

thanks Karl, Jimmy & Jacob for your efforts in tracking this man down. He was very kind and humble

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Peter, yes and he’s been through a lot

[@terrywhitter4123]

Great interview in a wild beautiful place, documentary stuff!

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Terry, glad you enjoyed it

[@bh4407]

Karl your adventures in Thailand, are truly on another level. Lovin' it all!

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks b h

[@piratepete5001]

This is one gem of a channel. Thanks.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks so much Pete

[@BobSmith-qt9ep]

Ty for the video mate

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure Bob

[@joemann2178]

Incredible video Karl, real investigative journalism 📹😊

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Joe

[@steve-mylifeexperience]

Wow this is so interesting and worrying at rhe same time for the local people. Amazing content mate 👍

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Steve

[@MarkSantaCruz]

A very atmospheric start to the video there Karl with the mist and clouds. And the interview went very well with the four of you. Can't blame the guy for not wanting to venture out again.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Mark, yes, understandably it has shaken him up, not to mention his injuries

[@TrippyandDa]

Fascinating stuff and a great video Karl. Are you going in the roving reporter direction or is your encounter with Pete rubbing off on you? Certainly you’ve got the skills for this type of content 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers, it was just an idea Jimmy and I had been discussing almost from the time we first met

[@thailandheron]

Great video. That misty village looked a magical place

[@karlsthailand]

Pilok is well worth a visit, thanks

[@STEADY599]

Another superb, slickly made video.

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers mate

[@christophergale9438]

Always great videos mate

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Chris

[@armyman3666]

This is the kind of stuff only you can find out! Great content Karl!

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks armyman

[@supernanny82]

very scary karl take care brilliant video

[@nicholaslewis388]

Fantastic, , that was a great vlog. Wish you and more people did it. Happy DAYS,. Moore interesting than Pattaya lol. Im in kernow in bee suit getting honey lol. x

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Nicholas, hope you never got stung

[@webbo7250]

What a unbelievable story Karl and absolutely fantastic you filmed your trip to this incredible guy Was absolutely fantastic meeting you in June when you was bar sitting Kev (Hatch End) and Bazza Keep up the good work your one top fellow

[@karlsthailand]

Nice one Webbo, yes I remember the 3 of you in HUC. Thanks

[@PattayaMD]

Great video and interview with that nice guy.

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers PT MD

[@JBWanders73]

Great video Karl. The power of positive thinking wins again. We said we would find him and we did!! I was hoping we could have a wee wander in the jungle on that side as I had my new catapult to try out haha. On a serious note, if anybody would like to help out a wee bit, then we would be happy to take any donations to him in person...

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, more time and resources might have allowed us to overnight there and explore further. Cheers Jimmy

[@shinertom142]

Wow!! What an amazing story and adventure getting there … Lordy scary too … but The Village is simply stunning Karl, .. top marks on getting them beers in to lighten the mood .. Fantastic Karl .. as always Bloody love it ✌️❤️🙏

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Tom, yes the beer worked it’s magic mate

[@anthonyjames5966]

Great again Karl

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Anthony

[@brockstravels7586]

Great video Karl

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks

[@jasonlittle3000]

I haven't herd from you Karl hope you are well and looking forward to seeing your videos soon i hope.

[@karlsthailand]

Still here Jason, hope you are well

[@scotiathai5006]

Karl, fantastic video deserves more coverage as per your other videos showcasing Land of Smiles. 2022 wild tigers in Thailand, this is unfortunately a problem thru out the world, natural habitat is being taken away wild animals straying into populated areas. Great work with the camera especially at the beginning.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Lou, hope you are well

[@bigdurianwalks5102]

Great adventure! I've heard a few stories of nuisance tigers here in Indonesia (Sumatra), but not in recent years.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks, I went to Sumatra once, magical place.

[@markp5056]

Just got round to watching from the start as was late to the Premiere. Scary this happened in 2022 he was very lucky to tell the tale! Excellent mission executed there Karl, Jimmy & Jacob 👌👍

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Mark

[@dolphinvlogs2831]

Amazing content again karl. What a lucky guy he is. Do they have any medical facilities in his village or is the closest a boat ride away?

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks. The closest we’re a boat and ambulance ride away

[@TheEyesofOwen]

Enjoyable video with beautiful countryside and what a brave and lucky guy he was

[@karlsthailand]

Indeed Owen

[@jonnie4508]

Excellent Video!

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Jonnie

[@PaulWalliswriter]

Great adventure Jim ......... a very lucky man indeed!

[@karlsthailand]

He was very much so.

[@Brakehill]

Great interview 👍

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Paul

[@kennyb4511]

great story karl , next please . kenny b nottingham

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Ken

[@nigelchnzl5355]

I've just been watching your blog I absolutely like the investigation work you've done about the tiger attack story absolutely amazing you track down this man that got attacked by the Tiger near the Myanmar border outstanding mate

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Nigel, say hi to Colin for me, hope you are both well. I’ll be in touch

[@lozaroundpattayacity2044]

brill vlog karl . i hope you were not drinking leo beer ?

[@karlsthailand]

Guilty as charged Loz

[@davecreer9]

great that karl enjoyed it take care

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Leroy

[@destinationsunknowntheroadsles]

Spent much of my life in Alaska around bears. Tigers and elephants I would be more fearful off . What is the easiest way to travel Pilok by public transportation? Beautiful and very well filmed enjoyed this very much.

[@karlsthailand]

Tbh I have no idea on transportation. For sure you could get a bus from Kanchanaburi to Sangkhlaburi and just hop off at Thong Pha Phum, I think that there are songthaews from there. Thanks

[@richardong2453]

Nice. Wish ones of this day, that I can join you for all this trip

[@karlsthailand]

It just all came about at the last moment Richard, we’d had the idea for months but only decided to do it a day or 2 beforehand

[@richardong2453]

Will start my Indochina bike trip in October 1 from Malaysia. Hope to meet up with you somewhere on Thailand.

[@joegeorge9477]

Little did that Tiger know mans was a former Lumpinee champion. Gatito wasn’t ready for the “Oweee”

[@karlsthailand]

Lol

[@rodneyweeks3798]

UNREEL!!! incredible to hear of this happening in this day and age, i think unusual to hear that they were in a pack, I thought they were solitary hunter's. Anyway GREAT Content. UNREEL!!!

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Rodney, indeed they are usually solitary in nature

[@almaxx9680]

Nice story fellas, He's lucky hes still alive 👍 wen you said you were hoping to meet a man who fought 3 tigers, i thought you were meeting up with Baldy Brian 😲🤣

[@karlsthailand]

😂

[@BobSmith-qt9ep]

Wow ! What an incredible story

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Bob

[@Frank-yx1np]

Great stuff

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Frank

[@jamesanglin3032]

Karl, those last questions and thoughts Are hard to answer!!! Why haven't the Tigers been relocated? Are there so many Tigers in Thailand they don't have a Place to put them? Thanks for the story and I sure hope the Man recovers fully. Be a nice return story. Good Luck... Jim

[@karlsthailand]

Tigers are still a very rare animal in Thailand but that region is in what they call the "Western Forest Complex" in which the population is increasing. Actually it's currently one of the few tiger conservation success stories. Of course this makes encounters with man more likely as their numbers increase. I'm still in touch with Wan occasionally and intend to return there at some point. Cheers

[@gordon3063]

an amazing story and to have survived

[@karlsthailand]

Yes Gordon, thanks

[@paulharrison25]

What an amazing story, one very lucky man

[@karlsthailand]

He’s certainly lucky to have survived Paul

[@marcusbww]

Really enjoyed this one. Travelling in its purest form. Like a treasure hunt.

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Marcus

[@marcusbww]

@@karlsthailand Will you be doing any Videos in Trat? is there anything interesting there other than the islands?

[@michaelstuart8775]

Amazing Krap Pom Khun Karl

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Michael

[@MisterMitchMM]

Absolutely fascinating and riveting story. Amazingly he survived. 30 minutes fighting off a Tiger. Holy Smokes. Great research and adventure Karl, Jimmy, and son "hunting" down the victim to get the story. Well done. 👍😎🙏

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Mitch, glad you enjoyed it

[@amileo1651]

❤️🇹🇭❤️🇹🇭❤️🇹🇭 wow, what a story. Just amazing, the childrens don't feel scared.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Ami glad you and the kids enjoyed it

[@jimbethpiggy]

Thanks!

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks so much jimbethpiggy.

[@KPDigitalTravel]

I need to thank you, Karl. First for helping me get a haircut in Pattaya. My wife thanks you for that too. 🙂 Second for this AMAZING story. 🐅

[@karlsthailand]

Ok, I know who you are now. My pleasure

[@jjamericanbulldogsander6718]

I think the attacked guy is spot on about the tigers been placed there.

[@karlsthailand]

There are certainly some unusual things happening up there JJ

[@CoolBreezyo]

RE: the last part about whether the tigers are being prioritized over the humans, I was reminded of a recent VICE report about labor in the fishing industry and thought: 'fish are more important than people, why not tigers?' I am unsure about how safe it is to be openly critical of official policy, so I can understand discretion regarding covering this. Thanks for the video. 🙏

[@karlsthailand]

It’s definitely a complex issue morally. I love tigers and are thrilled that there numbers in certain parts of Thailand are increasing. When there are population density increases and the tigers spread out to find their own territory then human contact becomes more likely. I can see and appreciate both sides of the argument.

[@craigmitcham2619]

brilliant that was

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Craig

[@daviddenham1511]

Really strange that some remote unheard of backwater village with a dodgy story has multiple farang tourist boats visiting in droves??…..good for the locals…do they have a website and KZbin channel?

[@malin5468]

Amazing story and stunning scenery. It raises real questions about the conservation of tigers and the terrifying impact that they can have on the local population. Conservationists tend to ignore those issues and prioritize animals over humans. Is there any way we can make a financial contribution to the man who was attacked?

[@karlsthailand]

It’s definitely more complicated that it seems on the surface isn’t it?

[@hamzashah5873]

Great work karl exploring far flung areas of Thailand i have seen victims of tigers and leopards attacks in 30 seconds of encounter these Felin could give you deadly wounds but fighting tiger for 30 mins sounds a bit fishy he might be playing with him or not in mode to kill yes there can be three tigers mother and cubs at same time maybe one of cub could have attacked him.

[@karlsthailand]

In the interview he expresses puzzlement that the tigers seem to have poor hunting and killing skills. He also expressed a suspicion that the tigers may have been released there. Certainly there are questions to be asked but I do believe he was attacked. In another video I included a few seconds of news footage of him being transported to hospital and his injuries appeared to be extensive.

[@hamzashah5873]

@@karlsthailand i too believe that he was attacked but it was an attempt of a minute or two than tigers left him or distracted by dogs. I will appreciate your efforts reaching him out.

[@plahgatsthailand8465]

Interesting story Karl! Strange indeed that 3 tigers would attack a human without fear!? Where the tigers adults or youngsters, as they normally hunt alone? One reason for 3 tigers together would be if they were siblings from the same mother, as they would normally not tolerate other tigers except during mating! I think the chances are greater that someone has released domesticated tigers that has been brought up in a zoo or something and hence are not afraid of humans!? Or.. Maybe the National Park in secret buys and releases tigers in the area to " boost " the wild population!? 🤨

[@karlsthailand]

It raises so many questions doesn’t it? I discussed with the author of another comment the chance of them all being from the same litter, certainly possible. However it is not unknown for several tigers to be together when population density is high enough. Certainly not typical behaviour though.

[@olivalkor6053]

I remember the story was in january cause they've talked about in the Bangkok Post.....also 2 or 3 years ago there was a viral video showing a karen couple people riding a honda wave through the jungle and straight left the motorbike on the dirty track ( at this time the video was off ) but turned on again showing a big tiger under the tree where they climbed up few seconds before......amazing !

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, I saw that and I have even visited that village months before that happened

[@daviddenham1511]

Oh!…a 3 legged Tiger as well?….maybe it was Tony the Frosties Tiger.?

[@Scott.f]

Sounds like the guys family and village needs some help that one tiger is clearly a man eating tiger 20 holes and gone for his throat, he is a lucky lucky man to be able to tell his story. Worrying thing there is kids around, that would not be able to fight as well. I hope you are going to try get them some help the tigers need catching before human deaths start happening.

[@karlsthailand]

Yes Scott it’s very scary. Let’s hope the situation gets resolved quickly

[@HalimWander]

remind me the song..the eye of the tiger..

[@karlsthailand]

Indeed Halim

[@DJmonAtomic]

no, tigers only hunt solitary...unless they are 1-3 cubs with mama

[@karlsthailand]

Yes. A lot of things that don’t make sense as he himself points out with his suspicions that they were actually released there because he couldn’t believe how ‘ineffective’ they appeared to be as regards hunting and killing skills.

[@specialized500]

Fighting a tiger for 30 mins sounds a bit of a tall story

[@karlsthailand]

It’s incredible isn’t it.

[@daviddenham1511]

Thought you were better than this……Tiger tourism village!…..whatever next!?…..Karl, this is hilarious

[@jjamericanbulldogsander6718]

Well to big Tiger parks been closed permanently in Thailand where did the tigers go???

[@karlsthailand]

I don’t know what they did with those tigers tbh

[@chrisyarnold6205]

Much as you don't want to see people get mauled by tigers, if they can't find habitat, food, and refuge in a National Park, then where. You have told me stories about other attacks in Thai parks, and have met a ranger who shot a 'rogue' tiger after an attack. Maybe there should be area's where locals are not allowed to live, but will always be difficult when young tigers seek new territory. Seems more about now than 15-20 yrs ago.

[@karlsthailand]

It’s a difficult situation for sure Chris, as populations increase in the Western Forest Complex then clashes are more likely to occur. The Karen had to fight hard to get the right to remain in some of the protected areas which now cover a large part of their lands

[@SurinLeiningen]

I always joke about if I know my eventual demise is coming, just leave me in the jungle and let me be eaten by a tiger. Doesn't sound so funny anymore. Maybe I should switch it to a bear 🤪

[@karlsthailand]

Well there are places where it just might happen lol

[@satoshidaikoku6642]

You filmed that man and put that online, so it would be fair to give him some money for the interview. As you didn't mention anything about that and did not show in the video that you gave him something, it is disturbing to watch. Too many youtubers just take for granted to get good interviews without compensating anything to their interview partners, especially when it's obvious that there are in trouble. And if you gave him some money, show it in the video, to make an example to many other youtubers.

[@JBWanders73]

I gave him dough on both from both of us... It will be in my video... I am currently setting up a fundraiser...

[@rickwilson478]

I've only just today seen three of Karl's videos but it seems clear to me that he is not exploiting anyone. There is respect involved in how any help may be offered and I would think they both prefer that be off camera. Also in the video they spoke of getting the story out and possibly gathering donations. Really great video, so glad I found this channel recently thru Karl's video with Paddy Doyle.

[@jjamericanbulldogsander6718]

Since the Covid outbreak.

[@lkm5462]

Hope you gave him some money

[@nurotracker6061]

Hello Karl, Does he have any children?

[@karlsthailand]

Yes he does

[@yoroulette2901]

Kari go Where??

[@karlsthailand]

Pilok

[@seaside_freddie9930]

In parts of India there are monuments to men who went out and killled man eating tigers. The tigers would raid the villages and haul off women and children. Tough to kill a tiger with sticks and stones.

[@karlsthailand]

Tigers can be a real problem if they turn man eater. I love tigers and really believe everything should be done to conserve them but once they turn man eater something has to be done.

[@STEADY599]

Tigers may be beautiful but they are savage killers and should be dealt with as such. I wouldn't like to live in that village. I'm so glad this man survived his ordeal.

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Ed, yes he was lucky in some respects and unlucky in others

[@OrganicFaithFactory]

Karl interviewed in Thai and the guy can't speak Thai properly. so its the first time I heard Thai being used as international language !!

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, Karen is his first language.

[@stuffeddotcodotnz]

can you get his bank account details so I can transfer a few thousand baht as it seems to have hurt him financially ?

[@karlsthailand]

Send me an email [e-mail]

[@Argyll1000]

Why don't you start a go fund me page for the guy?

[@karlsthailand]

I’m happy to put people in touch with him

[@daviddenham1511]

Last comment…..you need to reverse your observation “are Tigers being put before people”…….

[@karlsthailand]

I got it the first time Dave. You don’t believe him, fair enough, it’s definitely a very unusual story.

[@daviddenham1511]

@@karlsthailand it’s a shame you did this one as it could affect your credibility concerning your other videos which are very good and interesting…..just saying, bit of positive criticism……maybe in hindsight would have been an idea to add a disclaimer to that effect at the end:)

[@karlsthailand]

Dave, this is my final reply to you on this topic. You are of course entitled to believe what you like about this, you can Google it, try "Tiger attack kanchanaburi 2022". There's definitely some strange things about this attack which Wan acknowledges. While you're at it try Googling "Tiger 3 legs Thailand" for a picture of 'Tony" lol, the 3 legged tiger recently photographed in this area. You can check out another one of my videos for an interview with another guy who survived more than 20 minutes with a wild tiger and also search for reports from the time of that incident kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5yUo6SAg72njtU . As for 3 tigers being together? yes, very unusual but I know Jim Corbett once filmed several wild tigers together. Tigers numbers are increasing in the Western Forest Complex in which he lives and even Wan finds it suspicious as he outlines in the interview. There I've addressed your points. So please do your own research if it's important to you. If you don't believe his story that's fine but I'll consider anymore discussion on the comments section as unwanted. You are welcome to email me if you genuinely want to discuss it more [e-mail]

[@daviddenham1511]

@@karlsthailand fair enough Karl, and so also my final say on the topic is my criticism was of the fake story and not of you, so don’t take it personally. End of discussion:)

[@jjamericanbulldogsander6718]

Is common practice here in Thailand to leave unwanted pets at temple grounds……….read my comments below.

[@karlsthailand]

Yes but 3 unwanted pet tigers?

[@jjamericanbulldogsander6718]

@@karlsthailand yeah crossed my mind

[@mythai9593]

"Are tigers being put before people", why shouldn't they be, they have as much right to live there as the villagers, if not more, whose encroaching on whose land.

[@karlsthailand]

I love tigers but I can definitely see both sides of the argument. The wildlife authorities have had great success in increasing tiger numbers in that area. As the population increases so does the risk of encounters with humans