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Appalling Animal Attractions, Part 5: Bangkok’s Department Store Zoo
The Pata Zoo, on the sixth and seventh floors of Bangkok’s Pata department store, houses 200 animals—including tigers, leopards, and bears—in an area that’s only 800 square meters. Need more reasons to...
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Protest Roundup: Manila Goes Bananas, Bangkok Goes Green, and Activists Get...
Staunch PETA supporter Nadia Chalabi donated her vacation time to help lead a series of captivating protests in Southeast Asia. First, PETA’s vegetarian appeel on the Manila Bay boardwalk spread the...
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Busted in Buenos Aires—Animal Smuggler Gets Nabbed
A Czech man named Karel Abelovsky got busted at a Buenos Aires airport trying to smuggle a whopping 247 animals onto a plane headed for Madrid. As Abelovsky attempted to board his flight, airport...
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Monkey Mayhem at Monkey Mountain in Thailand
During a recent visit to Thailand, I wanted to see some of the country’s beautiful animals but didn’t want to contribute to any animal exploitation (which is rife in Thailand). I didn’t want to see...
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Another Tragic Death as a Result of Elephant Rides
The province of Krabi in Thailand is known the world over for majestic beaches, stunning sunsets and delicious tropical fruits. This time, however, Krabi is making headlines for the wrong reason—the...
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Shelter Skelter: Horrifying Conditions at Thailand Animal Shelter Revealed...
Tony’s Shelter, in Pattaya, Thailand, has been under fire for years from PETA and compassionate people all around the world for keeping animals in filthy conditions and failing to provide them with...
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Foodie Fridays: Pad Thai
It’s the staple dish of Thailand and often the most popular item on the menu at Thai restaurants: pad Thai. This hardy noodle dish is a harmonious blend of spices and textures. Here are two tips to...
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Get Off My Back!
Would you want to carry someone around on your back all day? How about seven days a week, 365 days a year—even during sweltering heat? That’s the life of many Asian elephants in countries like...
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Suan Palm Farm Nok, Thailand’s Cruel Bird Factory
In almost every corner of world, you can find horrific animal parks and appalling attractions, some of which try to fool tourists by billing themselves as “sanctuaries” or “eco-tourism” destinations....
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Government Orders Department Store Zoo to Move Gorilla
For seven years, PETA has pushed for the closure of the Pata Zoo and worked to educate the public about how patronizing the decrepit facility supports the continued confinement of the animals held...
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