Thai government considers banning export of elephants

According to this China Post article from April 25, 2009, the Thai government has tabled a proposed ban on the export of Thai Asian elephants due to the staggering decline of both domesticated and wild elephants in the country.  They currently estimate that over 200 elephants are roaming in Bangkok.

To read the full article, please visit:

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/thailand/2009/04/25/205635/Thai-gov%27t.htm

Sincerely,

Windy Borman

Producer, Writer and Director, “The Eyes of Thailand”

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