"Smugglers Caught with Red Panda in Luggage at Thai Airport"

Thai customs officials rescued a red panda, snakes, monkeys, and chameleons from checked-in luggage at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport and arrested six Indian nationals for attempted smuggling. A total of 87 reptiles and mammals were found in the baggage, highlighting the ongoing issue of illegal wildlife trafficking in the region. The red panda, along with other animals, was rescued from the luggage and the suspects were bound for Mumbai. The incident underscores the high demand for animal products in certain countries and the urgent need for wildlife conservation efforts.