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An officer raids a zoo in Pattaya, Chonburi, finds it open without permission. More than 1.6 thousand protected wildlife and other wild animals were seized, prepared to be processed
The reporter reported that yesterday (September 11, 20) later the official received a complaint from the public online media. That there is a wildlife calf in a local establishment in Nong Pla Lai sub-district, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province with possession of many kinds of wildlife The officer went to the inspection area consisting of Action Kit for the Suppression of Crime in Wildlife and Plants (Hawk Dong), Special Operations Joint 1362, Office of Prevention and Control, Wildfires, Office of Conservation Area Management 2 (Sriracha), KG.2, Public Organization from Thailand, Chonburi Livestock Bureau, Laem Chabang Wildlife Checkpoint & Fisheries Bureau, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province
The agents participated in the investigation of the facts surrounding said establishment. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the man was named Mr. A (not his real name) (45 years old). The staff informed him of their intention to enter the service. Mr. A acknowledged and welcomed the team to investigate by detecting protected wildlife. And many other protected wild animals are pythons, pythons, snakes and snakes, with a total of 4 species, 17 and other strange wild animals are found as follows
Mammals include the weasel, the African mongoose, African giant hedgehogs, monkeys, squirrels, etc., with a total of 45 species, 126, and reptiles including iguana, lizard tail, spinetail, albino cobra, proboscis, etc. , with a total of 29 species, 105
Birds such as the Eurasian eagle, the Indian peacock, the cockatoo, the Ringneck parakeet, etc., totaling 28 species, 137 birds, species of fish, including rhinoceros, albino, kahoe, giraffe fish, chado fish, etc., totaling 105 1,296 bird species. , And found 4 copies of the sales letter indicating wildlife species, including 7 pythons, 7 pythons, a total of 211 species, 1,681
Mr. A gave a statement that he was the owner of the place. What is a place of service to the general public? You have come to see the wildlife AND the collection has been on display for over 12 months.
The authorities have jointly considered that the case of Mr A (not his real name) has procured and collected wild animals. And show it to the general public to visit With housing arrangement Organize environmental conditions And facilities suitable for certain fauna For people to be recreation It is a place for research studies in conservation. Such action is the establishment and operation of the zoo? But it seems that Mr. A did not apply for a license from the CEO. And in the case of protected wild animals obtained from the breeding according to the letter of sale As above (Including 14 pythons and boa) without applying for a license to possess protected wildlife obtained from the breeding Doing so It is guilty of a crime according to Section 18, paragraph one, on “Possession of protected wildlife reared without permission There is a penalty rate under Section 90, imprisonment for a period not to exceed 1 year, a fine not to exceed one hundred thousand baht or both.
Section 33, paragraph one, on “establishing and operating a zoo business without permission of the Director General” is punishable under Section 95, imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 years, a fine not exceeding 300 thousand baht, or both for Section 112 and Section 116 of the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act, BE2562, therefore detaining Mr. A (name of alleged) as a defendant. Along with the seizure of the above-mentioned 211 wildlife species, totaling 1,681 animals (the value of the medium is 100,000 baht) to the investigating officer of Bang Lamung Police Station, Chonburi Province, for the procedure judicial. By awarding Mr. Tiradej Palasuwan, the position of Forest Specialist Culpa
By the way, the wild life of the environment Since there are many different types, many are inconvenient to move immediately. To provide wildlife management in the environment Have good health and well-being During the litigation Therefore deposited the wildlife in the environment By type and number of them With Mrs. Natnicharit Kanto, 42 years old, to maintain a lifetime wild on the scene. Do not move, transfer, lose or damage without permission. If wildlife is damaged or lost, the wildlife value is estimated at 100,000 baht and receives both civil and criminal penalties.
In addition, Mr. A will send a request to the investigation officer. Get all the central fauna. To serve them during the litigation Put on the scene By being willing to ask the investigator to ask for all the money for the property insurance.
Please be informed accordingly.
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