Somchai PoomlardActivists campaigning against wildlife crime say Thailand could be a global leader in stopping pandemics by further cracking down on and ceasing to be a gateway for the illegal wildlife trade. He said the nation could return to its top place in the region in the fight against the illegal wildlife trade under the framework of the Asean Wildlife Enforcement Network known as ASEAN-WEN. However, it has left one door open for the next viral bomb to explode, which is the illegal wildlife trade on its own doorstep. The final destination of these items in the world wildlife trade market is usually China. Many anti-wildlife trafficking experts say the Covid-19 pandemic has played a significant role in stopping the illegal wildlife trade.

Source: Bangkok Post July 08, 2020 23:15 UTC