'Last titan' of Thailand discovered, and it's the longest-necked dinosaur on record from Southeast Asia
A new species of long-necked dinosaur, Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, has been discovered in Thailand, dating back 120 million years. This dinosaur is the largest known sauropod from Southeast Asia, measuring approximately 90 feet in length and weighing around 30 tons. The fossils were found in the Chaiyaphum province and represent a significant addition to our understanding of prehistoric life in the region.
- ▪Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis lived in Thailand between 120 million and 100 million years ago.
- ▪It is the largest sauropod discovered in Southeast Asia to date, measuring about 90 feet long.
- ▪The fossils were uncovered from the Khok Kruat Formation in northeastern Thailand.
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Animals Extinct species Dinosaurs 'Last titan' of Thailand discovered, and it's the longest-necked dinosaur on record from Southeast Asia A newfound species of long-necked dinosaur from Thailand lived up to 120 million years ago, and it's the largest known of its kind from Southeast Asia. By Skyler Ware published 17 May 2026 in News When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The newfound dinosaur Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis lived in what is now Thailand between 120 million and 100 million years ago.
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