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Travellers warned against carrying the luggage of others between countries

14 Sept 01:23 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Department of Consular Affairs strongly advises travelers against carrying luggage or parcels for others abroad to prevent unknowingly transporting illicit drugs or contraband.
Travelers should refuse requests from acquaintances, friends, or strangers, as the contents of packages are uncertain, placing individuals at high risk of exploitation by smugglers.
Individuals found in possession of contraband face severe legal responsibility and prosecution, regardless of claims of ignorance, with penalties often stricter than in Thailand, including the death penalty in some jurisdictions.
The warning specifically extends to cannabis and its extracts with THC levels exceeding legal limits, which remain illegal in many countries and will result in immediate legal action if carried across international borders.

Today 13:04 Key points summarised by AI

Authorities filed a police complaint after 15 trees, including 11 wild Himalayan cherry trees (Thailand's 'sakura'), were illegally felled and sawn into 46 logs in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park.
The incident ignited widespread anger among local residents who had nurtured these historically significant trees for over two decades, impacting a popular tourist spot renowned for its seasonal pink blossoms.
Thailand's Natural Resources and Environment Minister has ordered an urgent investigation and legal action against those responsible, as the felling far exceeded any verbal permission granted for landscape cleanup.
Park authorities are coordinating with police to gather evidence and identify culprits, with the unauthorized felling potentially violating multiple acts including the National Parks Act 2019.