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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Pattaya ready to welcome 5,000 US sailors and marines in September
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is preparing to welcome an estimated 5,000 U.S. sailors and Marines when the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and two...
Thailand revokes tourist visa after Koh Samui zoo harassment case
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand is sending a clear message: respect is non-negotiable. Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak Phancharoenworakul confirmed that a foreign tourist...
Thai PM Anutin orders tougher measures against criminal networks
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered tougher nationwide action against evolving criminal networks, targeting identity fraud, nominee businesses, scams, illegal firearms,...
Tourists startled as Pattaya massage shop erupts in flames
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourists and local residents were startled when a fire broke out at a health massage shop on Pratumnak Road in South...