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Tallying the tariff trade-offs
Business, Published on 04/08/2025
» The 19% US reciprocal tariff on Thai goods could offer some much-needed relief for businesses in Thailand, as this rate aligns with the regional average.
Japanese man caught smuggling live wildlife at Suvarnabhumi airport
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/07/2025
» A 53-year-old Japanese man has been arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport after attempting to smuggle live wildlife in his luggage on a flight to Osaka.
Water monitor breeding now permitted in Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Asian water monitor can now be bred in captivity for commercial purposes, according to a new declaration in the Royal Gazette.
Three arrested for selling smuggled orangutans from Indonesia
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/06/2025
» Three suspects have been arrested for selling orangutans smuggled from Indonesia by speedboat, with expected prices up to 250,000 baht.
400 shark fins seized in Thailand-China smuggling operation
Online Reporters, Published on 03/05/2025
» More than 400 shark fins were intercepted by Thailand's Customs Department in a joint operation with Chinese authorities to combat smuggling.
Nepal community efforts revive red panda population
AFP, Published on 14/03/2025
» TāPLEJUNG — Nepali police officer Jiwan Subba still feels pangs of regret decades after he bludgeoned a strange creature he found wandering in his barn, not realising it was an endangered red panda.
Betagro Targets 2025 Growth with THB 4.8 Billion Investment
Published on 28/02/2025
» Betagro Public Company Limited (BTG), a leading integrated food company in Thailand, has announced robust financial results for 2024, demonstrating strong growth despite economic challenges. The company reported total revenue of 114.94 billion baht, marking a 5.3% increase from the previous year, alongside a net profit of 2.47 billion baht, recovering from a net loss. Looking ahead to 2025, Betagro has allocated 4.8 billion baht for strategic investments to drive domestic and international expansion, targeting revenue growth of 3-7%.
Taking down gorilla smugglers proves difficult
Online Reporters, Published on 18/01/2025
» A wildlife official following up on the discovery of a baby gorilla seized in Turkey and allegedly bound for Thailand, has admitted that taking action against any guilty party may be difficult.
Baby gorilla probe reveals smugglers at Chatuchak
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/12/2024
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has unearthed details of the gorilla baby smuggling network based at Chatuchak Market, says DNP director-general Atthapol Charoenchansa.
Attempt to smuggle gorilla to Thailand fails
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/12/2024
» Thai authorities on Wednesday raided a company in Nakhon Pathom that has been linked to an unsuccessful attempt to smuggle a gorilla into the country.