Tourist Photo Leads to Discovery of 120-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints in Thailand
In northeastern Thailand's Phu Phrabat National Park, six fossilized dinosaur footprints estimated to be around 120 million years old were confirmed by the Department of Mineral Resources. The discovery originated from a photo taken by tourist Pichai Prathetsena, who shared the image on Facebook. The footprints, likely made by theropod dinosaurs, date back to the Early Cretaceous period. Authorities have closed the site for scientific examination and preservation efforts.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 22 Oct, 02:28 am. Other outlets followed.