The National Parks Department taskforce joined metropolitan police to inspect the booths, discovering animals including red avadavat, which are also known as strawberry finches; Scaly-breasted munia, or spice finches; and Yellow-headed temple turtles. The suspects were charged with possessing and trading in protected species without permission and detained by police for further legal proceedings.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 20, 2017 11:29 UTC