No snakes on this plane

Silk roomThe Chongqing Ronghui Shapingba Primary School in Chongqing, Sichuan province, is holding a silkworm art creation competition for students and teachers. The colourful creations come from genetically modified silkworms raised by the students. — China Daily/ANN

TWO Indian women have been arrested at a Thai airport attempting to smuggle more than 100 live animals, including armadillos, porcupines and snakes, wildlife protection officers said.

Thailand is a major transit hub for wildlife smugglers, with the animals often bound for Vietnam or China where they are used in traditional medicines.