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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.
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. Neglect includes improper housing and transportation of animals, which can lead to injury and death.
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 ...
South Korean dog farmers have threatened to unleash two million canines on Seoul if the government goes ahead with its proposed ban on dog meat.. The farmers argued that banning the controversial ...
Until 2014, Thailand was known for its dog meat trade, with many animals being exported to Vietnam and China. [7] Thailand's largest island, Phuket, is the location of the Soi Dog Foundation's Gill Dalley Sanctuary, where many former meat trade rescues have been sheltered, rehabilitated, and eventually rehomed through Soi Dog's international adoption programme. [17]
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