Representatives from 170 governments met in Bangkok for two weeks. They adopted 55 proposals to protect endangered flora and fauna, but activists are disappointed.
Shark fishing curtailed, but no total ban
The trade in five shark species is being restricted. Most of the 178 member countries of CITES decided this yesterday in Bangkok.
Ivory sellers fear for their hachie
Thailand is under international pressure to end the illegal ivory trade. Now that stricter measures are looming, ivory sellers fear for the survival of the beautiful craft of ivory carving.
News from Thailand – March 9, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Sukhumbhand needs to get on the mat at DSI
• Credit rating Thailand point up
• New section: Dossier
• Thailand crocodile proposal fails
Organized crime active in ivory trade
Confiscated ivory in Africa and Asia disappears and the smugglers can go about their business quite undisturbed. Eight countries, including Thailand, are not doing enough about it. Trade sanctions loom.
News from Thailand – March 6, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Insurers have to pay for arson in 2010; no terrorism
• Former Finance Minister: Sunny economy is an illusion
• Re-elected Governor Sukhumbhand: My only problem is PR
News from Thailand – March 5, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• US pledges $16 million to combat wildlife trafficking
• Samsung is targeting online lottery machines
• Drought is a disaster for farmers but a blessing for the ministry
More and more exotic animals are being confiscated. The care costs a lot of money, putting them back in nature is often not possible. And the shelters are filling up.
News from Thailand – March 4, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Even more election news: comments and figures
• Thailand takes up the fight against ivory trade
• Fierce summer storms wreak havoc in Sakon Nakhon