Tag: Endangered Species
More than 100 endangered pangolins seized in Thailand
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai customs officials have seized more than 100 live pangolins and 450 kilograms (990 pounds) of scales from the endangered animal...
Last dugong found dead in the Gulf?
The carcass of a male dugong found in the sea between Thalu and Mun islands off Rayong province on November 25 may be the...
Japanese woman nabbed with over 50 protected animals in her luggage...
A Japanese woman was arrested at Suvarnabhumi international airport on Tuesday night after airport officials found more than 50 protected animals of different species...
90 percent of tiger’s farms and private zoos are suspected to...
About 90 percent of tiger farms and private zoos in Thailand are suspected to be involved in illegal trade in wildlife, said Mr Edwin...
12 pangolin saved from wildlife trafficking syndicate
NONG KHAI, July 19 -- Thailand's Mekong Riverine Operation Unit rescued 12 endangered pangolins – commonly known as ant eaters – and arrested one...
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Shooter identified as police officer in East Pattaya kindergarten killing
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police officer fatally shot his wife, a schoolteacher, inside a kindergarten in Chonburi province on Wednesday before fleeing to his...
East Pattaya kindergarten shooting kills teacher, 44 children evacuated
PATTAYA, Thailand – A shooting at a kindergarten in east Pattaya, Banglamung district, Chonburi province, fatally injured a teacher and prompted the immediate evacuation...
Pattaya orders concrete plants to stop mixing after dust and road complaints
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya officials have ordered two concrete plants in the Jomtien area to stop mixing concrete for three days after an inspection...
Pattaya nightlife under pressure as Gen Z stays home and Gen Y tightens its...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s restaurants, cafés and nightlife businesses are facing growing pressure as changing spending habits, high operating costs and cautious consumers reshape...
Pattaya warns cleanup never ends when public order rules are ignored
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials have continued clearing obstructions from public areas, removing plastic water containers placed at intervals along Pattaya Beach Road...