In a largely symbolic gesture, Thai Airways International said it will dial up inspections to keep ivory off of its flights.
Although domestic ivory trade is allowed, importing and exporting ivory is illegal under international agreements and Thailand has been under pressure to do more to rein the rampant trade in poached ivory that passes through the country.
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“THAI has joined in the fight against the trade of ivory. We don’t support publicising ivory products through our communication channels,” Poonsak Chumchuay, an airline managing director, said in The Nation.
Poonsak said the airline is working closely with customs officials to monitor flights, particularly from areas known for trafficking.
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