Phuket orangutan ‘disappears’ ahead of police raid

[snoop1130]

Phuket orangutan ‘disappears’ ahead of police raid
Chutharat Plerin

PHUKET: -- A 13-year-old orangutan that conservationists were fighting to free from Phuket Zoo has gone missing, confirmed Wildlife Friends of Thailand (WFFT).

“Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Division (NRECD) of the Royal Thai Police and Department of National Parks (DNP) agreed to investigate the case of Milo, agreeing to raid the zoo this morning,” Edwin Weik, the founder and director of WFFT, told the Phuket Gazette. “DNP regional wildlife office found that Milo was probably illegally being kept at the Phuket Zoo, as there was no orangutan legally registered at the location.”

Police officers arrived at the zoo this morning only to find that Milo was gone, said Mr Weik.

Full Story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Phuket-orangutan-disappears-ahead-police-raid/63202?desktopversion#ad-image-0

-- Phuket Gazette 2016-02-19

[Shot]

Cutting edge police work. Fools and tools.

[RIJoe]

Bad link

[Karlo]

It was good of the police to broadcast what day and time they would be visiting the zoo, but it seems like the Orangutan had already made plans. It would be good if the authorities would also give expats notice of when they would be visiting you at home to see if you comply with immigration. I am normally out most of the time so they would have little chance of finding me at home.... I am fortunate that I do t need to work and spend my time traveling or doing sports.

[worgeordie]

You would think the police would know when someone is lying to them,

especially when its such a mountain of B/S.

regards Worgeordie

[Old Croc]

If, as stated, they dumped this animal in small area of forest, it will be in danger of starving.

It must be found quickly and sent to a rescue centre.

The abusers need to be prosecuted.

[sunnyjim5]

It was good of the police to broadcast what day and time they would be visiting the zoo, but it seems like the Orangutan had already made plans. It would be good if the authorities would also give expats notice of when they would be visiting you at home to see if you comply with immigration. I am normally out most of the time so they would have little chance of finding me at home.... I am fortunate that I do t need to work and spend my time traveling or doing sports.

Where did you obtain this information.

What makes you believe the Police "broadcast" the day/time they intended to visit the zoo ?

[Jimi007]

It was good of the police to broadcast what day and time they would be visiting the zoo, but it seems like the Orangutan had already made plans. It would be good if the authorities would also give expats notice of when they would be visiting you at home to see if you comply with immigration. I am normally out most of the time so they would have little chance of finding me at home.... I am fortunate that I do t need to work and spend my time traveling or doing sports.

Where did you obtain this information.

What makes you believe the Police "broadcast" the day/time they intended to visit the zoo ?

Probably from this article from the day before: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/896131-save-milo-online-petition-for-orangutan-at-phuket-zoo-sparks-probe/

[sunnyjim5]

It was good of the police to broadcast what day and time they would be visiting the zoo, but it seems like the Orangutan had already made plans. It would be good if the authorities would also give expats notice of when they would be visiting you at home to see if you comply with immigration. I am normally out most of the time so they would have little chance of finding me at home.... I am fortunate that I do t need to work and spend my time traveling or doing sports.

Where did you obtain this information.

What makes you believe the Police "broadcast" the day/time they intended to visit the zoo ?

Probably from this article from the day before: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/896131-save-milo-online-petition-for-orangutan-at-phuket-zoo-sparks-probe/

I see no evidence of a "broadcast" intent by police to visit the zoo in that report or the links associated with it.

[Jimi007]

It was good of the police to broadcast what day and time they would be visiting the zoo, but it seems like the Orangutan had already made plans. It would be good if the authorities would also give expats notice of when they would be visiting you at home to see if you comply with immigration. I am normally out most of the time so they would have little chance of finding me at home.... I am fortunate that I do t need to work and spend my time traveling or doing sports.

Where did you obtain this information.

What makes you believe the Police "broadcast" the day/time they intended to visit the zoo ?

Probably from this article from the day before: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/896131-save-milo-online-petition-for-orangutan-at-phuket-zoo-sparks-probe/

I see no evidence of a "broadcast" intent by police to visit the zoo in that report or the links associated with it.

I guess you read things differently than I. When there is news story about a probe the day before a visit by investigators was made, as seems to be the case a lot of times in the news around Phuket, I think they knew about the investigation and got rid of the orangutang before the "probe" began... After 11 years in Phuket, I've seen it happen too many times. But you can interpret the local news however you like....

[robertthebruce]

Hope the poor Animal is safe and sound.....

But knowing "Thailand" and the interest of the animals welfare, it will no doubt end up in some tacky tourist attraction.....

[zyphodb]

Well there's a surprise

[soalbundy]

It's probably been deported to China

[HerbalEd]

Very very stupid zoo keeper. Also, it looks like he deliberately and knowingly broke the law and yet he will most likely never be changed with anything ... just like last time this happened in Phuket.

Edited February 20, 2016 by HerbalEd

[condobrit001]

Hope he remembered to take his passport with him, or he will be in real trouble.

[tirekicker]

Very very stupid zoo keeper. Also, it looks like he deliberately and knowingly broke the law and yet he will most likely never be changed with anything ... just like last time this happened in Phuket.

I agree with you, all we ever hear is the huff and puff of people in uniforms adorned with bars and medals threatening to uphold the law but it rarely ever comes to fruition especially in Phuket.

[mikebell]

When captured/found/arrested, I suggest the orangutan Milo be put in charge of the police force.

[wabothai]

But it could be in good hands too.

[Old Croc]

Hope the poor Animal is safe and sound.....

But knowing "Thailand" and the interest of the animals welfare, it will no doubt end up in some tacky tourist attraction.....

That's where it has just come from.

[tirekicker]

When captured/found/arrested, I suggest the orangutan Milo be put in charge of the police force.

Brilliant idea !

[hansnl]

I guess the orangutang's orangorang friend at the police gave him a call?

And he then said "saja tutup".

And was gone,.....

Edited February 20, 2016 by hansnl

[geisha]

Just see this zoo and others, there's the tiger temple too, and then start asking yourself some questions ! Shame on humanity.

[kentrot]

Maybe the Orangatan was picked up on Walking Street for not having his papers

[flyingdoc]

Milo is visiting family in Borneo !

[diehard60]

Smart monkey. He knows to leave before being caught.

[beerzy]

It was good of the police to broadcast what day and time they would be visiting the zoo, but it seems like the Orangutan had already made plans. It would be good if the authorities would also give expats notice of when they would be visiting you at home to see if you comply with immigration. I am normally out most of the time so they would have little chance of finding me at home.... I am fortunate that I do t need to work and spend my time traveling or doing sports.

hope to the early warning system extends to bar raids too.