The Thaiger
Endangered red panda found hidden in pickup truck in Tak
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A red panda was found on October 23 hidden inside a pickup truck in Tak province, with the protected animal now set to receive care at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri.
Key facts
- A red panda was found on October 23 hidden inside a pickup truck in Tak province, with the protected animal now set to receive care at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri.
- Mae Sot police discovered the protected animal at approximately 7.30pm after stopping a suspicious pickup truck at a checkpoint in Tha Sai Luat subdistrict, Mae Sot district.
- Both face legal proceedings, while the animal was transferred to the Mae Sot Wildlife Checkpoint for care on October 24.
- Yesterday, October 26, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin ordered Khao Kheow Open Zoo to take responsibility for the animal’s recovery, citing its experience in wildlife care and veterinary treatment.
Summary
Mae Sot police discovered the protected animal at approximately 7.30pm after stopping a suspicious pickup truck at a checkpoint in Tha Sai Luat subdistrict, Mae Sot district.
Police found the red panda inside the vehicle and seized it after the two suspects failed to produce valid ownership or import documents for the animal.