Slow loris tout arrested for the third time, to face new, harsher law

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Slow loris tout Nares Sang-agart (right), 32, was arrested in Kata at about 8:30pm last night (Nov 26). Photo: Khao Phra Thaew / DNP
 

PHUKET:-- A slow loris tout was arrested in the popular Phuket tourist area Kata Beach last night (Nov 26), marking the third time he has been arrested for possession of the protected animal in Phuket.

 

Local wildlife officers accompanied by police attached to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) arrested Nares Sang-agart, 32, in front of the Kata Palm Resort at about 8:30pm, explained Khao Phra Thaew Non-Hunting Area Conservation Centre Chief Piyawat Sukon.

 

“He was found carrying a slow loris that was about one year old. It is the first time that we have recorded this particular loris in our records,” Chief Piyawat said.

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2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

to face new, harsher law

Whatever the new, harsher law is, hopefully it will teach him, that this time was the last time and he will never do it again.

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

It is the first time that we have recorded this particular loris in our records,” Chief Piyawat said.

What's it name Morris,but seriously this man is exploiting endangered wildlife

for financial gain,it should be 3rd time and you go to jail,a 500 Thb fine is not

going to cut it,as all he will do is get another one and be back on the streets.

regards worgeordie

 

5 hours ago, worgeordie said:

What's it name Morris,but seriously this man is exploiting endangered wildlife

for financial gain,it should be 3rd time and you go to jail,a 500 Thb fine is not

going to cut it,as all he will do is get another one and be back on the streets.

regards worgeordie

 

 

The new law says that he will have to pay a 500 Baht fine AND wai the arresting police officer. It is a genuine crackdown.

He should have exchanged the loris for a war weapon to tout with, then no problem:

Flummoxed! How come man with war weapons was allowed to walk away scot free?

Which one is the slow loris ?

12 hours ago, Denim said:

Which one is the slow loris ?

The one overtaken by the law.

Nothing will happen, the man needs to earn money to feed his family and this is the only way he know to get quick cash.