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According to Dave Kendall, a deeper look into Thailand’s attractive illegal wildlife trade, which is worth US$ 20 billion, is in order.

Anti-wildlife prostitution official Pol Col. Wanpichit Wattanasakmonta said,” We need to have a better balance between humans and nature.”

It’s not just about safeguarding animals, either. To promote sustainability in the world, we would like to encourage people to safeguard their environment and natural resources. After that, we can live happily alongside character forever.

Despite noble aspirations, the director of Sub-division 6 in the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division’s daily tasks include pursuing criminals in an illegal sector for US$ 20 billion( 726 billion baht ), which is the third most attractive world crime after drugs, people, and weapons.

a center for animals smuggling

Thailand has long served as a gateway for business, serving as its origin, destination, and transit route. Thailand is home to 10 % of the world’s animal species.

Fortunately, the days when farms stocked with tigers, bears, and crocodiles were dotted throughout the nation. Shop windows now prominently displayed tiger and leopard skins. Chatuchak market openly sold species from all over the world.

The innovative Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act, which took effect in 2019, increased traffickers’ prison sentences to 20 years and protected non-native types. The Supreme Court sentenced Asian seller Kingpin Boonchai Bach to five years in prison in absentia in 2022 after he first walked completely.

And on September 19, Malaysian Teo Boon Ching received an 18-month prison term in the US for plotting to transport thousands of dollars’ worth of rhinoceros ears in hundreds of kilograms. The” uncle,” a smuggler, had been extradited from Thailand.

On a helicopter, animals

However, wildlife trafficking is still going on in the country. On October 4, a mouse and an otter were discovered wandering the streets of Suvarnabhumi to Taipei after eluding capture while carrying two dark large squirrels, two prairie dogs, 20 Cambodian star tortoises, and other animals.

News reports had a lighthearted voice, but anyone who cares about animal cruelty, species death, and the risk of zoonotic diseases believed by most scientists to have caused Covid – 19 will never find the smuggling scourge interesting.

We have taken both protected and” reserved” animals from smugglers over the past two to three years, according to Pol Col. Wanpichit on the podcast Deeper Dive from the Bangkok Post. There are many types, such as pangolins, wild birds, lion cub, macaques, and most recently extinct birds. Pieces of snakes and tigers are even smuggled.

Pangolins, also known as” scaly anteaters,” were once widely caught in Thailand but are now primarily transported live by ship to Myanmar or overland through Malaysia before crossing the Thai border. They are traded for their meat and scales for use in traditional Chinese medicine. Therefore, they are swiftly transported into China from the Lao border.

Foreign research facilities

The trafficking of rhesus monkeys is also widespread.

They originate in northeastern Thailand, according to Pol Col. Wanpichit. They are almost undoubtedly going to facilities in China, but even when pressed, the officer stuck to police protocol and avoided mentioning certain nations out of concern that they might offend.

What we can say, he said, is that they are first brought to nearby nations before being smuggled into a fourth nation for testing purposes.

The wildlife protection officer was evident that enforcement efforts may not completely eradicate the trade until demand for the product declines, despite the fact that investigators have had some success fighting the criminal gangs that dominate the industry.

News and information about the risks, repercussions, and penalties associated with wildlife trafficking are” about nonexistent” in some nations. And some people still believe that it is hunting in Thailand. It’s a way of living, really.

To view Dave Kendall’s in-depth interview with Pol Col. Wanpichit Wattanasakmonta on the fourth episode of the brand-new Bangkok Post podcast, Deeper Dive, scan the QR code above or go to https :// spoti.fi / 3ZQ7fOv. Or look up” Deeker Dive Thailand” wherever you find your apps.

After being flown up on specific charter flights on Monday evening, the second class of 33 Vietnamese students caught up in the uproar of crime with the Hamas militant party strike in Israel touched down on Thai ground.

At 6:20 a.m. Jewish period, the El Al trip departed from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport with 244 Vietnamese returnees, including the students.

The journey touched down at Suvarnabhumi aircraft at 7.05 pm, Thai local time.

The 30 students from Sakonnakhon Rajabhat University and the 30 from Princess of Naradhiwas University( PNU) were residing in Israel and enrolled in a training program at the Arava International Centre for Agricultural Training ( Aicat ) in Sapir, an agricultural community in the nation’s southern region. Sapir was located about 100 kilometers away from the bloody battles.

82 Thai classmates who were left behind by the students failed to provide the state with the necessary documents.

The Senate previously demanded that the government remove more than 100 individuals from the center for agricultural education. Senators Songdetch Samuerkham and Ronwarit Pariyachadtrakul expressed concern at a conference that the Arava Desert was immediately get worse and keep the students stranded, despite the fact that it has been declared safe.

In the meantime, the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre ( SBPAC) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation( MHESRI ) will collaborate to remove Israeli students from southern provinces.

Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi gave Pechdau Tohmeena, an advisor for the MHESRI, instructions to collect data on local kids.

According to Dr. Pechdau, the MHESRI had requested specific treatment for individuals in Israel via the Thai consulate in Tel Aviv.

On Bangkok’s Red and Purple energy train lines, a 20-baht level menu went into effect at 11 am yesterday.

The Red Line’s Central Station is located at Krung Thep Aphjiwat Central Terminal, where the charge was introduced monday.

Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the minister of transportation, stated that there would be no operational issues with the new fare, according to the State Railway of Thailand( SRT ) and Mass Rapid Transit Authority ( MRTA ).

With the flat-rate suffer now in place, it was anticipated that at least 100,000 people would use the Red and Purple lines every day.

Taling Chan and Rangsit are connected by 13 channels on the 41-kilometer SRT-operated Red Line, and Khlong Bang Phai is connected to 16 facilities by the 23-kilometre MRT’s Purple Line.

Prior to the smooth rate, commuters had to pay between 14 and 42 ringgit on the Purple Line and 12 to 42 for the Red Line.

On the whole way of either line, passengers are only permitted to pay a flat rate of 20 baht.

But, commuters who switch between the two lines while traveling must now pay the 20-baht fare double.

According to Mr. Suriya, a software program is being developed so riders can connect without doing this. He stated that it was anticipated that this would be finished by November 1.

Manaporn Charoensri, the deputy transport secretary, stated that the government must devote 130 million baht a year to fund the flat-fare policy, which costs 20.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said she was pleased with how fast the plan had come to pass after yesterday’s weekly case meeting.

According to Mr. Srettha, he has given the ministry the go-ahead to develop a strategy for enforcing related regulations on other city electric train lines.

According to Suthep Punthupeng, CEO of SRT Electrified Train Co., Red Line individuals who purchase particular tickets will continue to enjoy the same benefits.

He continued,” The agency will evaluate the benefits and efficiency of the flat rate every year.”

The railroad officers, also known as the” train commanders,” who have provided security on trains trundling up and down the land for 72 years, come to an end now.

The current Thai rail system was put into use during King Chulalongkorn’s rule, and the onboard patrol was later added.

The Royal Thai Police( RTP)’ s most recent restructuring led to the” marshals'” departure, and under the National Police Act 2022, their members will be redeployed to other divisions of the force.

Officers initially assigned to a” rail track police club” were later moved to operate on trains to combat rising onboard acts.

The unit was renamed the Railway Police Division( RPD ) in 2005, and it is in charge of maintaining passenger safety as well as various trackside areas.

The RPD soldiers were based in a number of locations both inside and outside of Bangkok, close to the facilities of their respective trains, including the Noppawong, Makkasan, Hua Hin, Hat Yai, and Nong Khai facilities.

In order to prevent and combat criminal activity, the unit collaborated closely with the State Railway of Thailand( SRT ). Places inside and around train channels were also under their responsibility to uphold peace and order.

In order to make the RPD more efficient and leaner, the revised National Police Act 2022, which was passed on October 16 of last year, efficiently calls for its dissolution.

According to Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, the Central Investigation Bureau has been reorganized, which is why the RPD was disbanded. According to him, some of the RPD soldiers might get transferred to work for some new models.

Local authorities did step in to fill the gap left by the RPD officials in terms of ensuring safety at stations.

SRT employees, who have proven to be completely capable of such things, will be given the authority to seek belongings onboard trains.

Recently, a festival was held to honor the RPD’s dedication and service. The event’s host, SRT government Nirut Maneephan, expressed his gratitude to the soldiers who have kept teach travel secure for all these years.

As long as all parties involved are prepared to enforce the law to minimize any negative effects on society, Bangkok government Chadchart Sittipunt said he isn’t opposed to the program to expand the night working hours of entertainment venues.

In an effort to boost the hospitality industry, Mr. Chadchart stated that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA) is looking for a suitable place to test out the longer running time. The Interior Ministry appears poised to support the initiative to let restaurants and casinos to open until 4am.

Such facilities are currently required by law to near at 2am. The case also needs to approve the proposal.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led the effort to allow restaurants and bars to start until 4am, declaring earlier this month that it would boost the economy.

The longer hours will benefit industry business owners, according to Mr. Chadchart, as long as sufficient measures are in place to address problems like noise pollution, drug usage, and underage drinking.

The governor noted that the city has changed and that areas that were once considered the hub of night entertainment venues, such as Royal City Avenue( RCA ), are no longer as popular as they once were. Together with the police, the BMA will determine the areas where the new policy can be implemented.

Anutin Charnvirakul, the deputy prime minister and internal minister, stated yesterday that the government is still researching the suggested modification.

He stated that the plan is being investigated by local administrative offices across the nation, and they will present their findings to the prime minister for approval.

The time may be extended, but we don’t know how long. In order to prevent it from having an impact on local residents’ lives while promoting regional financial activities as planned, we will need to take it into account case by case, he said.

In an effort to increase tourism during the busiest travel time, Thailand did permit Russian citizens to stay for longer periods of time, according to a government minister.

According to Thailand’s tourism minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, visitors from Russia may enter the country starting in November without a visa and stay for up to 90 days — up from the current 30 — until the end of April 2024.

According to information from the Tourism and Sports Ministry, 923, 113 Russians traveled to Thailand in the year to August, coming in second place behind visitors from Malaysia, China, South Korea, and India. According to recognized statistics, approximately 1.5 million Russians visited Thailand before the pandemic in 2019 and spent approximately$ 3.3 billion, making them the third-largest purchases. & nbsp,

Although the current shooting incident in a Bangkok shopping store may have diminished the country’s appeal to Foreign tourists, who may also enter without second applying for permits, the government is counting on international tourist arrivals to boost economic growth. & nbsp,

According to federal official Chai Wacharonke, as of October 14, on 590,000 Chinese travelers also had confirmed airfare and hotel bookings to Thailand, down from the 650, 000 who had registered prior to the shooting. Up to 30 million visitors are expected to visit Thailand entire this season, more than twice as many in 2022.

To assist in putting an end to the illegal trade in wildlife, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation ( DNP ) has established an intelligence unit.

The opening ceremony for the new Wildlife Crime Intelligence Unit( WCU) was presided over by Noppadol Pholsen, minister to Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Phatcharavat Wongsuwan.

According to Mr. Noppadol, the Illegal Wildlife Trade Project, a five-year initiative to overcome the illegal wildlife trade that focuses on cats, pangolins, rhino horn, and ivory, is funding the WCU.

According to him, the WCU is even supported by the Wildlife Conservation Society and the United Nations Development Programme.

According to Mr. Noppadol, the unit gathers animals data, which is usually more complex and challenging to analyze, using” I2″ database systems and software to strengthen the intelligence system.

The program aids in data visualization and interpretation to aid authorities in their investigation of the business. According to him, it is also helpful for wildlife officials to map the connections between poachers and their communications equipment, as well as the area’s well-known locations and regional data.

The” I2″ database at the WCU is now fully operational.

80 garden officers have received training from the DNP, which is in charge of the WCU, to use the database, and they will collaborate strongly with the organization.

According to Mr. Noppadol, the WCU is also in charge of offering teaching materials to the specific working group for the DNP’s animals police network. In order to share information on the repression of the animals industry, the WCU also collaborates with different organizations. & nbsp,

According to Mr. Noppadol, since Pol Gen Phatcharavat took over as chancellor, he has pushed for the enforcement of laws relating to jungle and wildlife tools.

The Wild Animal Conservation and Protection Act 2019, which was updated to include penalties for owning, buying, importing, and exporting protected animals prizes, is enforced by the DNP.

According to him, Thailand has even joined a convention on vegetation and wildlife to intensify anti-trade steps.

The news that his son had been killed by the Arab terrorist organization Hamas devastated the old father of a Thai employee in Israel.

Pitak Tolang, 54, a resident of the Khon Kaen state, had spent more than 20 years working in Israel. According to reports, he was shot while escaping the Hamas strike in his vehicle.

Pitak’s home confirmed to reporters that they had now fully identified his body while speaking from their Ban Pa Wai, Mu 11, tambon Don Du house in Khon Kaen, Nong Song Hong area. & nbsp,

Pitak was the second child of seven siblings, according to Nonglak Mungmai, 52, the defendant’s girl. Before moving to operate in Israel, he had been married to a Thai lady and divorced her. They had two kids in total.

She claimed that Pitak had a second wife, an Jewish woman, and Jimmy was their only child. Pitak had a second relationship with Champi Pongtaisong during his & nbsp visit to Khon Kaen two years prior, and they had been in constant contact.

On October 9, my sisters informed our father of the information. Since then, he has been in excruciating problems. Pitak had been shot inside his vehicle, according to information we received from his coworkers. The Hamas murderers then dragged him onto the street from his car and out of his & nbsp, according to Mrs. Nonglak.

Pitak had called Ms. Champi every day for the duration of their two-year marriage, according to the reporter. On October 7, at around 11.23 am, or around 6 am in Israel, they last spoke on the telephone. & nbsp,

Ms. Champi claimed that during the four-minute call that moment, she overheard gunfire and the sounds of local bombs detonating. Pitak refused her request to be allowed to create a picture phone. Soon after, Pitak & nbsp, & ndrp grew irate and hung up.

According to Mrs. Champi, Pitak’s girl in Thailand after got in touch with Jimmy in Israel to make sure their father was okay. & nbsp,

In Thailand,” Jimmy” revealed that Pitak had been shot by Hamas and sent the family pictures of his body. Pitak passed away in his saloon, according to all of our friends and family who work in Israel, she continued. & nbsp,

Pitak’s figure was reportedly dragged from the vehicle and left on the street, according to the photos.

the vehicle in which Pitak was killed in Israel by Hamas jihadists. & nbsp,