News Forum - Five poachers jailed for killing and skinning Bengal tigers in Thailand

[Thaiger]

Five poachers who killed and skinned two rare Bengal tigers inside the Thong Pha Phum National Park between January 8 and 11 last year have been sentenced to four years and 9 months imprisonment each, along with a paltry fine of 750,000 baht. The case has left wildlife lovers in Thailand stunned. The Thong Pha …

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[kalyan]

horrific scenes! Cruelty towards Endangered species.

[palooka]

But our good friends north of us pay big money for them.

Any guesses?

[Naanlaew]

 Another horrific crime and pitiful deficient penalty. There needs to be a stronger sentence to act as a deterrent.  They should all be skinned and smoked  by the fire pit just like their victims.

[Smiler]

Nowhere near the correct sentences how will this stop future poaching?