Expat Arrested for Keeping Exotic and Protected Wildlife

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from arrest.

 

Authorities have raided the home of a 54-year-old expatriate, Mr. Francisco Ramos, a Spanish national and former TV presenter for Discovery Channel,  following complaints about illegal wildlife possession on his vast 98-rai estate in Kanchanaburi Province.

 

Officers from the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (NRECD), in coordination with immigration police and wildlife officials, executed a court-approved search warrant at a property in Lao Khwan district. Reports had alleged that the owner was keeping a variety of protected and exotic animals, including species imported from abroad.

 

During the search, authorities discovered over 50 animals, including kangaroos, ostriches, capybaras, emus, peacocks, miniature livestock such as pygmy goats and cows, wild boars, civets, and several protected reptiles, including Sulcata tortoises and reticulated pythons.

 

Mr. Francisco, the property’s owner, admitted to purchasing the animals as pets. He claimed that the land belonged to his son, who was born from his marriage to former Thai model Alisa Inthusamit, also known as  Yuyee, a well-known figure from the 1990s, who in 2014 received a 15-year sentence for smuggling cocaine into the country. She also received a prison term of three months, handed down in a separate case by the Min Buri Court, which convicted her of smuggling protected wildlife into the country. Both Yuyee and her husband, at the time, claimed she was framed  by an influential person they had angered by setting free animals held by wildlife traffickers. She was released in 2020, after serving 6 years.

 

Francisco also revealed that he had frequently posted pictures and videos of the animals on his Facebook and YouTube channels, which may have led to the complaints that triggered the investigation.

 

Police have charged Francisco with possession of protected wildlife without proper permits, a violation of Thailand’s Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act of 2019. He has been ordered to provide documentation proving legal ownership of the animals. If additional offences are discovered, further legal action will be taken.

 

 

-- 2025-02-28

 

[Georgealbert]

Thai media coverage of the raid.

 

 

[Nick Carter icp]

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Thai model Alisa Inthusamit, also known as  Yuyee, a well-known figure from the 1990s, who in 2014 received a 15-year sentence for smuggling cocaine into the country

 

   Was that how they could afford such a  big plot of land ?

[MalcolmB]

6 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Was that how they could afford such a  big plot of land ?

Stupid comment as usual.

she had a quarter of one gram.

[Nick Carter icp]

3 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Stupid comment as usual.

she had a quarter of one gram.

 

   I did obviously mean any drugs that she DIDN'T get caught smuggling . 

If  she didn't get caught  ,then she would have made a huge profit .

Shes not going to get rich for the drugs that she had confiscated from her, now is she Malcolm .

   (And its been known that the authorities confiscate drugs and keep some for themselves and just use a minimal amount for the prosecution )

[MalcolmB]

14 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   I did obviously mean any drugs that she DIDN'T get caught smuggling . 

If  she didn't get caught  ,then she would have made a huge profit .

Shes not going to get rich for the drugs that she had confiscated from her, now is she Malcolm .

   (And its been known that the authorities confiscate drugs and keep some for themselves and just use a minimal amount for the prosecution )

More stupidity.

if she was a smuggler with the intent to sell she wouldn’t just have a quarter of one gram would she.

She is a successful model and singer and cocaine is common in that industry.

Stop trying to smear the woman with your garbage. 
Some unsuccessful people hate those who are successful 

[newbee2022]

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

has been ordered to provide documentation proving legal ownership

We'll wait for that

[Nick Carter icp]

32 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Stupid comment as usual.

.

 

7 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

More stupidity.

 

 

   Malcom, you can either speak civilly or you can go and talk to someone else .

I will not converse with you if you speak to me like that .

So, if you want to talk, then stop the abuse .

Talk in a civil manner , or we don't talk at all .

Understand ?

[webcrawler00]

I bet all of the exotic animals living in cages at the Chatuchak market (even after the fire) can only wish to live on the Spaniards farm where I bet they will have more space. Sickening to see all the exotic animals at Chatuchak market, even having little goats (not exotic I know) in tiny cages good for a small cat! 

[1happykamper]

So turned in by his Thai neighbors. Mind your own business! Again! 

[proton]

2 minutes ago, 1happykamper said:

So turned in by his Thai neighbors. Mind your own business! Again! 

 

I would have turned him in living next to that lot

[Sydebolle]

Help me out here; which 7/11 sells kangaroos, ostriches, capybaras, emus, peacocks, pygmy goats, wild boars, civets, Sulcata tortoises and reticulated pythons? Or is it Lotus's, Makro or Big C Extra instead?

Most of these animals cannot read and hence would not have found the Spaniard's farm on their own - or am I getting something wrong here?

Go after the wild life trade and you'll earn a medal in Geneva, bestowed by the WWF. 

[Nick Carter icp]

12 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

You have accused the poor woman of drug smuggling to get rich and buy land when she has had a successful modeling and music career spanning decades.
 

And now you are “offended”?

 

She could sue your arse off for your allegations. Computer law crime in Australia would you are doing is jailable.

 

   You are replying to the wrong person .

It was me who made that post .

I asked a question , I didn't make an allegation .

I didn't accuse anyone of anything . 

As you do not know the difference between a question and an allegation  , you are in no position to call others "stupid" .

   It's your inability to understand English which was the issue .

[dinsdale]

1 hour ago, MalcolmB said:

Stupid comment as usual.

she had a quarter of one gram.

Yep. 251mg of coke. Absolutely crazy sentence. 15 years and a 1.5 million baht fine. 

[Captain Flack]

A troll post and replies have been removed.

 

@Kinok Farangyet again you can not follow forum rules, final warning, stop the pointless name calling.

 

Rule 9. You will not post disruptive or inflammatory messages. You will respect other members and post in a civil manner. Personal attacks, insults or hate speech posted on the  forum or sent by private message are not allowed.

 

[dinsdale]

Bloke should be locked up. This is a lot worse than his wife bringing a few snorts of coke in and she got 15 years.

[PETERTHEEATER]

Which of those animals are specifically listed as protected species under Thai law?

[Tarteso]

1 hour ago, Nick Carter icp said:

Was that how they could afford such a  big plot of land ?

Not true. I know this guy for years.  This is a long and complex story, where the resentment and hatred from a broken marriage.  A classic and recurring theme between Falangs and Thais. He is a healthy guy who is not a drug addict and who dedicates his life to caring for animals and raising his three children. In this case, a worker who had been fired has taken revenge by reporting “illegal” animals. Last year he paid 225,000 Euros to his ex-wife Yuyee for the purchase of the shrine, but look like she want more money and she wants  him out of Thailand or in the jail.

[ronster]

So the sons name is on all the land deeds and was he given it or did he buy it 🤔

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Francisco also revealed that he had frequently posted pictures and videos of the animals on his Facebook and YouTube channels, which may have led to the complaints that triggered the investigation.

If you don't want to get caught don't advetise.

[Nick Carter icp]

2 minutes ago, Tarteso said:

Not true. I know this guy for years.  This is a long and complex story, where the resentment and hatred from a broken marriage.  A classic and recurring theme between Falangs and Thais. He is a healthy guy who is not a drug addict and who dedicates his life to caring for animals and raising his three children. In this case, a worker who had been fired has taken revenge by reporting “illegal” animals.

 

   Not being pedantic : 

But I did ask a question .

So, you first sentence should have been *No, it wasn't * , rather than "Not True"

[Tarteso]

5 minutes ago, ronster said:

So the sons name is on all the land deeds and was he given it or did he buy it 🤔

He bought the land from his ex-wife for 225,000 Euros, to put it in the name of one of his 3 sons who works with him at the sanctuary.

[madone]

 

1 hour ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   I did obviously mean any drugs that she DIDN'T get caught smuggling . 

If  she didn't get caught  ,then she would have made a huge profit .

Shes not going to get rich for the drugs that she had confiscated from her, now is she Malcolm .

   (And its been known that the authorities confiscate drugs and keep some for themselves and just use a minimal amount for the prosecution )

your ignorance boggles the mind. 

 

you really are living in your own world 

 

[Tarteso]

51 minutes ago, webcrawler00 said:

I bet all of the exotic animals living in cages at the Chatuchak market (even after the fire) can only wish to live on the Spaniards farm where I bet they will have more space. Sickening to see all the exotic animals at Chatuchak market, even having little goats (not exotic I know) in tiny cages good for a small cat! 

Many times the police themselves ask Frank to go to the airport to pick up protected animals that are being trafficked, because they simply don't know what to do with them. Pure hypocrisy.

[MadAtMatrix]

Did he have any lions? Or the guy on Pratamnak is old allowed to have those 

[Nick Carter icp]

6 minutes ago, madone said:

 

your ignorance boggles the mind. 

you really are living in your own world 
 

 

  What am I ignorant about ?

I haven't stated anything , just asked a question , so that cannot be classified "living in your own world "

   Although there have actually been incidents where  customs have confiscating drugs and keeping some for themselves , although I am not claiming that that definitely happened here 

[Spock]

2 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

Stupid comment as usual.

she had a quarter of one gram.

It's not so stupid. No amount was mentioned in the article and the fact she got a 15 year jail term would have suggested that she had more than a quarter gram on her.

[Spock]

43 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Which of those animals are specifically listed as protected species under Thai law?

For a start, he shouldn't be in possession of an Australian kangaroo or emu. No one should be allowed to keep a collection of wild animals, particularly as large a one as this. 

[Spock]

1 hour ago, webcrawler00 said:

I bet all of the exotic animals living in cages at the Chatuchak market (even after the fire) can only wish to live on the Spaniards farm where I bet they will have more space. Sickening to see all the exotic animals at Chatuchak market, even having little goats (not exotic I know) in tiny cages good for a small cat! 

So you want him to purchase all the wild animals from Chatuchak to increase demand and provide revenue for further illegal importations?!

[Tarteso]

The arrest was caused by not having all the permits and authorizations in order..I hope he is released soon, at least on bail. He is currently undergoing treatment for Cancer.
 

Pic made last month.