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Reference Base  A survey of rhino products for retail sale in Bangkok in ... |
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A survey of rhino products for retail sale in Bangkok in early 1992 |
| Author(s): |
Martin, E.B. |
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1992 |
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Pachyderm |
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15 |
| Pages: |
53-56, figs. 1-3, tables 1-3 |
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Trade
All Rhino Species
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| Another potential source for Asian rhino products is the island of Sumatra for which Singapore has been a market and entrepot. There has always been a demand for these horns in Singapore for traditional medicine, and traders have also re-exported some to dealers in South East Asia. But in Decem... |
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Asia - South East Asia - Myanmar (Burma)
Distribution - Records
Asian Rhino Species
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| Although it is encouraging that there are fewer rhino products for sale in Bangkok, conditions at any time could change, and the pharmacists would buy new products if they were available. For instance, poaching of the Sumatran rhino could increase in eastern Burma. Most of these animals are in ... |
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Asia - South East Asia - Thailand
Distribution - Records
Asian Rhino Species
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| For rhino conservation and the protection of rare species, the new Wildlife Act of 1992 is the most promising piece of legislation to be passed in Thailand for many years. Article 54 of this Act stipulates a maximum prison term of seven years and/or a fine of up to 100,000 baht (about $3,910) fo... |
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Asia - South East Asia - Thailand
Value - Related to Horn
Asian Rhino Species
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| Sale of parts in Bankok in 1992
Bangkok has been for many years a major market for rhino products, including the horn, skin, nails and penis. However, in March 1992, fewer pharmacies were selling rhino horn and skin compared with my 1990 survey, and the prices had increased by less than 10% per... |
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