Lin Hui

林惠

Life status: Deceased
Born: September 28, 2001
Died: April 19, 2023The date is shown as recorded; its precision has not been confirmed

In 2003, Lin Hui and Chuang Chuang traveled to Chiang Mai, Thailand, for China–Thailand giant panda research cooperation and lived there for nearly 20 years. In 2009, she gave birth through artificial insemination to Lin Bing, the first giant panda born in Thailand. Her long years in Thailand became the defining chapter of her public story.

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Sex: Female
Studbook number: 539

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Timeline

4 recorded events

2001-09-28
Born at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
Lin Hui was born at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda on September 28, 2001.
China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
2003-10-12
Arrived at Chiang Mai Zoo with Chuang Chuang
Lin Hui and Chuang Chuang arrived at Chiang Mai Zoo in Thailand on October 12, 2003, beginning China–Thailand giant panda conservation cooperation.
Chiang Mai Zoo
2009-05-27
Gave birth to Lin Bing
Lin Hui gave birth to a female cub, Lin Bing, at Chiang Mai Zoo on May 27, 2009.
Chiang Mai Zoo
2023-04-19
Died at Chiang Mai Zoo
Lin Hui died at Chiang Mai Zoo on April 19, 2023, after atherosclerosis with embolism led to multiple-organ failure despite rescue efforts.
Chiang Mai Zoo