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Ivory is out! Top fashion celebrities in Thailand Unite to ban products made from ivory. USAID Wildlife Asia and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation join hands with 5 fashion industry queens, led by Cindy-Sirinya Bishop, a famous model and actress, to join the campaign "Beauty is in the heart, not in the ivory" to raise awareness. Do not buy - do not wear ivory jewelry. Aiming at cutting demand for ivory in the fashion product group To stop the cycle of elephant poaching and illegal wildlife trade. Charge d'Affaires, Acting Ambassador The Embassy of the United States in Bangkok.
Mr. Michael Heath, made a C Level Executive List statement at the launch of the "Beautiful in the Heart, Not in the Ivory" campaign on September 20 that Although elephants are considered to be the most valuable animals of Thailand, It is a source of pride for the Thai nation. But Thailand remains the main market for ivory products in the world. It is estimated that the trade value of ivory products in Thailand may reach tens of millions of dollars. “A USAID study found that more than 500,000 Thais still use ivory products. Another 750,000 Thais still intend to buy ivory products in the future. and more than that The study also found that more than 2.5 million Thais still view the possession of ivory as a sign of taste,” Mr. Michael said.
Mr. Michael further revealed that From the bustling market for ivory products and the large demand for ivory. As a result, over 30,000 elephants are poached each year. The ivory from these elephants is often processed into jewelry for the fashion and jewelry markets. Ultimately, profits from these ivory products go to transnational crime networks. This ultimately has a negative effect on maintaining the law and national security.Three famous people in the fashion industry who joined in the campaign "Beauty is in the heart, not in the ivory" //Photo by: Environmental News Agency / Pracha Rujiwanarom Therefore.
Mr. Michael Heath, made a C Level Executive List statement at the launch of the "Beautiful in the Heart, Not in the Ivory" campaign on September 20 that Although elephants are considered to be the most valuable animals of Thailand, It is a source of pride for the Thai nation. But Thailand remains the main market for ivory products in the world. It is estimated that the trade value of ivory products in Thailand may reach tens of millions of dollars. “A USAID study found that more than 500,000 Thais still use ivory products. Another 750,000 Thais still intend to buy ivory products in the future. and more than that The study also found that more than 2.5 million Thais still view the possession of ivory as a sign of taste,” Mr. Michael said.
Mr. Michael further revealed that From the bustling market for ivory products and the large demand for ivory. As a result, over 30,000 elephants are poached each year. The ivory from these elephants is often processed into jewelry for the fashion and jewelry markets. Ultimately, profits from these ivory products go to transnational crime networks. This ultimately has a negative effect on maintaining the law and national security.Three famous people in the fashion industry who joined in the campaign "Beauty is in the heart, not in the ivory" //Photo by: Environmental News Agency / Pracha Rujiwanarom Therefore.