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202124 minPGcurrent-affairs

Wildlife Conservation Corruption

Thailand’s Tiger Kingpins

202124 minPGcurrent-affairs

In Thailand, wildlife enforcement agencies struggle against a lucrative illegal trade in tigers, driven by demand from Vietnam and China for trophies and traditional medicine.

Wildlife Conservation Corruption

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Channel: Unreported World

Thailand’s Tiger Kingpins

2021• 24 minPG

Synopsis

In Thailand, wildlife enforcement agencies struggle against a lucrative illegal trade in tigers, driven by demand from Vietnam and China for trophies and traditional medicine.

Synopsis

In Thailand, illegal tiger trafficking poses a significant threat to the near-extinct Indochinese tiger. Reporter Jonathan Miller investigates the operations of tiger kingpins profiting from this illicit trade, which caters to high demand in Vietnam and China for trophies and traditional medicine. The documentary highlights the efforts of Thai wildlife enforcement agencies and conservationists working to protect these endangered animals, despite facing challenges from a lucrative and secretive industry. The film also features scenes of animal cruelty, underscoring the urgent need for action.

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