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Gorilla Smuggling Plot Discovered at Istanbul Airport
FILE photo courtesy: Wikipedia In an unexpected turn of events, a Nakhon Pathom-based company in Thailand has come under investigation after a thwarted attempt to smuggle a baby gorilla was uncovered at Istanbul Airport. The young primate, destined for Bangkok, was intercepted by Turkish customs during a routine check, leading to an international probe that has stirred up significant concern. The capture of the gorilla occurred during a stopover from Nigeria en route to Thailand via Turkey. Customs officers, conducting a risk analysis at Istanbul's busy airport on 22nd December, discovered the animal crammed in a wooden crate amidst a shipment purportedly containing 50 rabbits. The absence of proper CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) documentation further piqued their suspicions. Following this discovery, Thai authorities swiftly obtained a warrant to search TK Farm International Trading in Nakhon Pathom. The company, owned by Siriwat Suphakitkasem, is registered as an animal importer and breeder, with a known presence in Bangkok's bustling Chatuchak Market. The firm's owner, Mr Siriwat, claimed to have been contacted by David, an African national, requesting assistance to import the rabbits. For a fee of approximately 150,000 Thai Baht, Mr Siriwat’s company managed the customs and related paperwork. He asserted ignorance of the gorilla’s presence, insisting that he believed the shipment only contained the rabbits, which were duly processed. The present situation has raised suspicions about potential collusion involving airport staff in both Thailand and Nigeria, speculating that TK Farm may merely be a pawn in a larger wildlife trafficking network. The investigation is widening, as authorities seek to authenticate the legal status of other animals at TK Farm and unravel any deeper illicit connections. Gorillas, listed in Appendix I by CITES, are strictly prohibited for import into Thailand. Currently, only one gorilla, named Bua Noi, resides in the country. Imported prior to the enforcement of CITES regulations in 1992, Bua Noi has lived in captivity at a department store zoo in Bangkok for decades, amidst ongoing campaigns from animal rights advocates demanding her release. As Turkish veterinarians continue to care for the rescued gorilla, the complexities of this international smuggling attempt underscore the persistent threats faced by endangered species and amplify calls for stringent enforcement against wildlife trafficking. The unfolding investigation promises to shed light on what appears to be a well-organised, yet unlawful trade targeting one of nature’s most vulnerable inhabitants, reported Bangkok Post. -- 2024-12-26 -
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Belgian 80, Attacked and Robbed by Teenage Gang on Christmas Day in Pattaya
A post with personal abuse has been removed. @Keeps discuss the topic and drop the name calling. -
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Belgian 80, Attacked and Robbed by Teenage Gang on Christmas Day in Pattaya
You're living in a different world. Your Thia microseism doesn't show you what is going on in the real world. -
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Bangkok Lowers Speed Limit to 60 km/h Amid Safety Push
As if there wasn't enough traffic already... Hope they aren't stupid enough to implement this on the highways- at least keep that reasonable (120). -
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Belgian 80, Attacked and Robbed by Teenage Gang on Christmas Day in Pattaya
When will the "White" guy ever be mentioned in these posts? Woke! Follow the narrative! -
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KRABI BUILDERS
Krabi news seems like it all goes into a black hole and is never seen, lol. We have been pondering buying a spot there for a base to travel down south but agents are very lightly interested in showing - mind you I understand now that tyhe high season has everyone running full tilt...we will speak with them again in march/april to see if it is a better time. Trying to get info inm Thai or English, about the experience people have living there is very hard compared to other locations...wonder why/ I know of no builders but suppose it is costly as the town itself is almost like its on an island, long road in Good luck -
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Belgian 80, Attacked and Robbed by Teenage Gang on Christmas Day in Pattaya
The publicity may help keep it to an even smaller minority.- 1
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