由TRAFFIC所執行針對曼古週末市集Chatuchak所販賣的寵物龜所進行貿易調查計畫, 計畫結果顯示幾乎所有的寵物龜都是非法採集與販售, 並在極差的環境下被來自日本, 馬來西亞與新加坡的寵物業者撿選, 此報告可由TRAFFIC之網頁下載, 其主要內容如下:Pet freshwater turtle and tortoise trade in Chatuchak Market, Bangkok, Thailand (1.86 MB) Chris R. Shepherd and Vincent Nijman (2008). 16pp. Published by TRAFFIC Southeast Asia, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia ISBN 9789833393077. English and Thai. The Chatuchak or Weekend Market in Bangkok is an important hub for the sale of freshwater turtles and tortoises, many of which are prohibited from trade. Buyers from other parts of Asia, especially individuals from Japan, Malaysia and Singapore, are known to purchase large numbers of turtles from the dealers in Chatuchak Market for retail in their respective countries. Much of the importing and exporting of freshwater turtles and tortoises to and from the Chatuchak Market is believed to be conducted illegally in contravention of CITES-related laws.
