Thailand’s airport becomes conduit for illegal exotic‑pet trade to India
Investigations reveal that Thailand’s main airport is increasingly used as a hub for smuggling wild animals destined for India’s growing exotic‑pet market. Social‑media influencers in Indian megacities promote keeping lemurs and iguanas as pets, fueling demand. A recent incident involved a 19‑year‑old passenger attempting to hide a live animal en route to Taipei, highlighting organized‑crime links, as reported by the South China Morning Post.
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