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PHUKET: The online petition by the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) calling for an end to the illegal use of protected animal species as photo props by touts working in tourist destinations in Thailand deserves the full support of locals, expats and tourists. The petition statement summarizes just how damaging this illegal trade is to the many affected species. These photo touts are one of the major drivers of economic demand for many wildlife species, which as babies have the sad misfortune of appearing cute and cuddly, prompting ignorant tourists to pay cash for the chance to pose with them.
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Opinion: Time to rethink Thailand’s wildlife protection laws
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