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Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act, B.E. 2562 (2019).

Country/Territory
Thailand
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Wild fauna Wildlife products Transport/storage Inspection Hunting/capture Protected area International trade Endangered species Keeping of live animals Management/conservation Authorization/permit Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Internal trade Protection of habitats Protection of species Sustainable development Sustainable use Dangerous animal/harmful animal Classification/declassification Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Indian Ocean, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Act is enacted to efficiently facilitate the conservation, protection, care, and restoration of wild lives and their habitats, ensure the maintenance and administration of wildlife sanctuaries and non-hunting areas, manage wildlife and other natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity in these areas in a balanced and sustainable manner.

Full text
English/Thai
Website
data.thailand.opendevelopmentmekong.net

References - Legislation

Repeals

Act for the Conservation and Protection of Wildlife B.E. 2535, 1992.

Legislation | Thailand | 1992

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Hunting/capture, Protected area, International trade, Endangered species, Keeping of live animals, Management/conservation, National parks, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Use restrictions, Community management, Protection of species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Conservation and Protection of Wild Animals Act (NO. 3), B.E. 2557 (2014).

Legislation | Thailand | 2014

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Offences/penalties, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX