Popular Post webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 Foreigner in Thailand locks himself in a cage for four days to raise awareness about mistreatment of animals Dutch national Edwin Wiek - the outspoken director and founder of Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand who runs a sanctuary in Petchaburi - has told Thaivisa how he locked himself up in a cage for three nights and four days to raise awareness about caged animals mistreated in Thailand. In a Facebook post he described his ordeal as "tough" but it made him think about the plight of animals that have to endure horrible conditions and incarceration for years. He said that keeping in touch with his supporters via the internet kept him going. He managed to raise $25,000 that will keep his sanctuary going for three weeks. He hopes to get more donations and Thaivisa readers can help. Speaking after coming out of the cage Edwin told Thaivisa: "We got the idea to do this awareness event after we rescued “Canoe the Chimp” a few months ago from Bangkok and took him back with his cage on the back of our truck. While having a few beers one evening we talked about the idea and came up with this result. "After being in the cage for 4 days I don’t feel too bad, but my legs, knees and my back are in pain! I didn’t go crazy as I expected, but I started to understand the feelings of wild animals in cages a lot more during this lock up. "To make my life easier or worse in the cage a few people made up their own options, like singing songs and dressing up in a dress. I got $900 for singing and $1200 for wearing a dress and wig. "The Ministry of Natural Resources and environment has asked me to come and discuss some issues soon, so that is a good thing I guess. "The first thing (I did when getting) out of the cage was to go and see Canoe (the chimp we recently rescued and who lived in this cage for 32 years) and apologize for what us people have done to him. "He was very happy to see me after I didn’t see him for 5 days on a row". Thaivisa notes that Mr Wiek has had many run-ins with the Thai authorities over the years but is committed to the welfare of animals. His sanctuary has a large collection of animals who have been abused and need care and includes excellent veterinary facilities. While many animals cannot quickly be returned to the wild as they have spent so much time in captivity, there have been success stories. Readers can donate to the sanctuary to help keep it going: Wildlife Friends Foundation Siam Commercial Bank (Publ. Co. Ltd.) Thayang Branch Acc: 708-208086-6 -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-07-15 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2long Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 Good on that man! I hate to see any animal in a cage. They didn't commit a crime, so why are they in prison!? 21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lee b Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, 2long said: Good on that man! I hate to see any animal in a cage. They didn't commit a crime, so why are they in prison!? I completly agree with you. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Madgee Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 I could imagine this guy apologising to Canoe the chimp like it could understand him. I went and told my dog about it and we laughed and laughed ... 6 1 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CNXexpat Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 Every human who has animals in a cage or aquarium should make this experience. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TantrikLvr Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 High Respect to One of the real Good Guys actually taking action, helping Sentient Beings in Thailand (as clearly instructed by the Buddha) and doing something positive! These days, quite 'refreshing'. Happy to contribute and hope others will be impulsive, spontaneous and generous to do the needful and get the satisfaction of clicking some Baht his way. I did... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 If by mistreatment of animals he means people feeding wild dogs roaming the streets Ill agree with him, as opposed to taking them in, walking them leashed regularly and frequent vet visits.........sorry I know, dreaming again. Take care means an idiot throwing some food out for them then disowning them when they cause an accident 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: Readers can donate to the sanctuary to help keep it going: Ask Thai Ital for a donation! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 15 minutes ago, TantrikLvr said: High Respect to One of the real Good Guys actually taking action, helping Sentient Beings in Thailand (as clearly instructed by the Buddha) and doing something positive! These days, quite 'refreshing'. Happy to contribute and hope others will be impulsive, spontaneous and generous to do the needful and get the satisfaction of clicking some Baht his way. I did... Rural Thais will eat anything that moves and decimate it, taking the smallest fish etc. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simon43 Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 He managed to raise $25,000 that will keep his sanctuary going for three weeks Huh? He has to spend more than $8,000 every week. What is he running? London Zoo and feeding caviar to his animals? I'd like to hear more details about how many animals he cares for, how many staff etc. 11 2 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jane Dough Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 2 hours ago, simon43 said: Huh? He has to spend more than $8,000 every week. What is he running? London Zoo and feeding caviar to his animals? I'd like to hear more details about how many animals he cares for, how many staff etc. His sanctuary is very extensive and has many animals like monkeys, bears...a few years ago even a tiger. Going there is akin to being in a jungle with all the animal noises. I took school trips there with secondary children for the best part of a decade. So much better than a zoo, it helped the children (most of them Thai) to understand the ignorance and cruelty of keeping wild animals in cages. Unfortunately many of abused animals could never go back in the wild but they are very well cared for by a dedicated staff. The care does not come cheap. I would encourage anyone who can to help Edwin who is an extraordinary character doing great work in Thailand sometimes at considerable risk to his personal safety and liberty. Rooster 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Orton Rd Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 I wonder if he eats animals? a surprising number of these so called animal lovers scoff down dead ones on a regular basis ???? 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 13 hours ago, CNXexpat said: Every human who has animals in a cage or aquarium should make this experience. We are all in a cage called Earth 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mak25 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Should read: Foreigner in Thailand locks himself in a cage for four days to raise awareness about mistreatment of Foreigners 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darksidedude Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 The world is getting destroyed with this Covid-19, i really dont give a toss about what this guy is saying about caged animals. 11 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted July 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2020 18 hours ago, webfact said: In a Facebook post he described his ordeal as "tough" but it made him think about the plight of animals that have to endure horrible conditions and incarceration for years. He said that keeping in touch with his supporters via the internet kept him going Should have put the cappuccino down before the photo I might have believed him! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy John Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 9 minutes ago, Darksidedude said: The world is getting destroyed with this Covid-19, i really dont give a toss about what this guy is saying about caged animals. Said straight from the heart...of stone. I do find it interesting he needs US$8000 a week to run the sanctuary. That's 240000 baht! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kwak250 Posted July 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, Grumpy John said: I do find it nteresting he needs US$8000 a week to run the sanctuary. That's 240000 baht! Your forgetting his expenses, You realise dresses , wigs and beer all add up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineapple01 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Google its History, then comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rookiescot Posted July 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2020 I wonder, if he is no longer using the cage, could I have it? Would be handy for the ex wife and her family. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBaker Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Please give me the keys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grumpy one Posted July 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2020 (edited) Back in 2009 I met a couple of Americans who paid this guy $6000 each for 2 weeks cleaning up after the animals. He offered this great work with animals as a volunteer He appeared to be a half decent guy, dropping the kids at the bar in his NEW 4x4 Mind you they had a LONG walk back to his property I always thought how much do the animals get ???? Edited July 16, 2020 by Grumpy one 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 1 hour ago, pineapple01 said: Google its History, then comment. I just have. Seems like the animals are treated much better than those who give up their time to volunteer at this centre..... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Tongue Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 I just want to know to a TM 30 was promptly filed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoupeo Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 only 4 days ? so ridiculous.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXexpat Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 6 hours ago, bodga said: We are all in a cage called Earth The size of this cage is ok for me. I don't have enough time in my life to explore every part of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scoupeo Posted July 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Darksidedude said: The world is getting destroyed with this Covid-19, i really dont give a toss about what this guy is saying about caged animals. When i read your comment i hope that the whole population of the world dies and only animals stay... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob A Kneale Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Darksidedude said: The world is getting destroyed with this Covid-19 Er, no, it isn't. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob A Kneale Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Mak25 said: Should read: Foreigner in Thailand locks himself in a cage for four days to raise awareness about mistreatment of Foreigners Should read, Foreigner in Thailand locks himself in a cage for four days to raise money to pay his bills that he took on voluntarily. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadilo Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 (edited) Whenever someone tries to do some good there is always someone at the ready to shoot him down. Edited July 16, 2020 by Kadilo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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