webfact Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 CITESTHAI bans ivory cargo on all flightsThe NationBANGKOK: -- Thai Airways International is joining the campaign against illegal transport of ivory on all THAI flights, in support to the government's policy to stop ivory trade."THAI has joined in the fight against the trade of ivory. We don’t support publicising ivory products through our communication channels," said Poonsak Chumchuay, THAI managing director, Cargo Mail and Commercial Department.Thailand now allows domestic ivory trade, but the import and export of ivory or all ivory products are strictly prohibited in accordance with the international agreement under the pact drawn by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Poonsak noted that THAI is in close coordination with the Customs Department and concerned functions at Suvarnabhumi Airport for strict inspection of departing flights and transit shipments, especially flights to and from risk areas. This action supports serious efforts being made to solve the problem of illegal ivory shipments, and the policy is implemented by all THAI cargo offices worldwide in order to seek a permanent solution.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/THAI-bans-ivory-cargo-on-all-flights-30252937.html-- The Nation 2015-01-30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commerce Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) "Thailand now allows domestic ivory trade, but the import and export of ivory or all ivory products are strictly prohibited in accordance with the international agreement under the pact drawn by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)." We can do it but you can't! Edited January 30, 2015 by Commerce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloggie Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 It's a start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 This is Thsiland what do you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabothai Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 So what happened before today? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokay Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Translated: A pooyai who controls what is smuggled on airplanes just raised the tea money involved in moving ivory out of Thailand. In other words, business as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogpatch55 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Yeah its a good start... Better than doing nothing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doremifasol Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Good things must start from somewhere. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishoak Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 International slaps round the head seems to be the only way to get things on the move. At least on the surface, i know that domestic trade wont slow down sadly. Lets hope the watch groups keep the pressure on Thailand and the region, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mot Dang Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Means nothing. An empty gesture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 More needs to be done as you can see from this news report - http://bangkok.coconuts.co/content/slaughterhouse-thailands-ivory-trade-triples-elephants-slide-extinction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Why shouldn't Thailand export Ivory from elephants in the camps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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