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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Thailand welcomes Vietnam’s To Lam as leaders mark 50 years of diplomatic ties
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul welcomed Vietnamese President and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and his spouse...
Wildlife trafficking bust in Nakhon Phanom as endangered pelts seized in shop raid
NAKHON PHANOM, Thailand – Authorities have raided a souvenir and traditional medicine shop in Nakhon Phanom province, arresting a female suspect and seizing over...
Five trapped miners rescued in Laos flooded gold mine operation
XAYSOMBOUN, LAOS – Joint rescue teams have successfully located and rescued five out of seven Lao locals trapped inside a flooded gold mine tunnel...
Thailand-Myanmar border trade route reopens at Mae Sot after 10-month closure
TAK, Thailand – Cargo trucks carrying Thai goods began moving across the Moei River once again on Thursday after Myanmar authorities requested the reopening...
Bangkok gubernatorial candidates draw ballot numbers, kick off campaign race
BANGKOK, Thailand – Candidates for the Bangkok gubernatorial election gathered at the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) City Hall 2 in Din Daeng early this...