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Menus with live vertebrate are now illegal in Thailand. [6] Trading in and consuming dog and cat meat is now illegal in Thailand under the 2014 Act. [6] Feeding live prey to snakes, crocodiles or other animals is also prohibited. [6] It prohibits neglect, torture, and uncaring transport of live animals.
Thailand is infamous for its stray animals, particularly cats and dogs. It is a centre of major illegal dog trade for meat. In addition to domestic use, dogs are exported to China and Vietnam. These animals are cramped up in bags or cages in transit sometimes resulting in death. There are also numerous reports of pet thefts.
The Chow Chow was also known as "Chinese Edible-Dog" because after the Han dynasty collapsed, they were fattened and bred with Chinese breeds for meat. Today, Chinese dog farms still raise Chow Chow for the purpose of eating; black coated ones are valued due to their taste when fried, while the rest are typically turned into stews. [351]
South Korea joins a growing list of Asian countries and territories that have banned the dog meat trade, including India, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Show comments ...
A disturbing investigation discovered that some street vendors have been selling dog meat to unsuspecting tourists by claiming it's chicken. Report finds 'chicken satay' sold at tourist hotspot is ...
On December 20, 2018, President Donald Trump signed it into law. [2] [3] The law penalizes "eating cats and dogs with fines of up to $5,000". It prohibits shipping, sale and transportation of animals for the "purpose of slaughter for human consumption", except for Native American tribes performing religious ceremonies. [4]
The Asia Animal Protection Network says the farms are now importing big, docile breeds, especially St. Bernards, known locally as "Big Dumb Dog," as dog livestock.
Trading in and consuming dog and cat meat is now illegal in Thailand under the 2014 act. [149] Feeding live prey to snakes, crocodiles or other animals is also prohibited. The act prohibits neglect, torture, or uncaring transport of live animals. Neglect includes improper housing and transportation of animals.