Cher appeals to Bangkokians to relocate gorilla living above a shopping centre...

[BillStrangeOgre]

I'm not a huge fan of Cher and definitely not a fan of zoos but credit to her for drawing attention to this. I had no idea this poor creature was being kept at Pata Zoo on the upper floors of Pinklao Department Store, Bang Yi Khan. She should be moved to a sanctuary in the open where she can live in a more natural environment.

https://news.sky.com/story/cher-calls-for-thailands-pata-zoo-to-rehome-gorilla-bua-noi-after-30-years-living-above-shopping-centre-12156774

 

 

[moontang]

It was so cold in Vegas last night, Cher's dentures were chattering on the nightstand. 

[overherebc]

2 hours ago, moontang said:

It was so cold in Vegas last night, Cher's dentures were chattering on the nightstand. 

On her next birthday some of her will be 75. ????

Anyway the Gorilla should be out in a park, not on top of a mall.

[moontang]

25 minutes ago, overherebc said:

On her next birthday some of her will be 75. ????

Anyway the Gorilla should be out in a park, not on top of a mall.

Thais and animals/zoos go together about as well as Thais and electrical wiring or Thais and road safety.  

[malcolminthemiddle]

I visited the Bonanza Zoo in Khao Yai this week. I have also been watching the Secret Life at Chester Zoo on UK TV. The contrast in conditions and animal welfare is startling.

[natway09]

I thought this had been resolved 2 years ago.?

Did the owners change their mind ?

[tonray]

Yes..I thought this disgusting place was closed a couple of years ago

[ronaldo0]

Living above a shopping centre ?? What the **** is wrong with people.  ? 

[GreasyFingers]

10 minutes ago, ronaldo0 said:

Living above a shopping centre ?? What the **** is wrong with people.  ? 

I am sure there are many poor people in Bangkok that would love to live above a shopping center. Does Cher help them too?

[samsensam]

 

never thought much about Cher but saw her interviewed on the one show on the bbc and was impressed by the sincere way she spoke about wanting to help animals, it is something she clearly feels strongly about. the story is hitting national media in the uk:

 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/11/cher-mall-gorilla-world-loneliest-elephant-bua-noi-bangkok

 

to be honest i'm amazed the gorilla is still there, but sadly maybe i shouldn't be, the way wild and domestic animals are treated in thailand is often shocking and shameful, not everyone but many thais have no respect or kindness for animals.

[sammieuk1]

Good to see she is spending her wedge on something constructive instead of reconstructive ????  

[CorpusChristie]

26 minutes ago, GreasyFingers said:

I am sure there are many poor people in Bangkok that would love to live above a shopping center. Does Cher help them too?

 

  Could you add a facial expression, just so we know whether you are being serious , sarcastic or humorous ?

[GreasyFingers]

2 minutes ago, CorpusChristie said:

 

  Could you add a facial expression, just so we know whether you are being serious , sarcastic or humorous ?

Definitely not humorous. It appears to be "thing" with the stars/elite to help animals before people.

[CorpusChristie]

1 minute ago, GreasyFingers said:

Definitely not humorous. It appears to be "thing" with the stars/elite to help animals before people.

 

   People can help themselves , animals cannot .

 

[moontang]

34 minutes ago, GreasyFingers said:

I am sure there are many poor people in Bangkok that would love to live above a shopping center. Does Cher help them too?

Amazing how many expats value soi dogs more than Thai kids, who suffer from stunted growth due to not getting enough food.  Either they have been here too long, or not long enough, but they couldn't be more delusional. 

[GreasyFingers]

1 minute ago, CorpusChristie said:

 

   People can help themselves , animals cannot .

 

Sorry, but many people need help. I do not agree with animals in that sort of captivity but there are people more worthy of help than a star saying "look at me ,how I help animals"

[CorpusChristie]

5 minutes ago, GreasyFingers said:

Sorry, but many people need help. I do not agree with animals in that sort of captivity but there are people more worthy of help than a star saying "look at me ,how I help animals"

 

   Are there people locked in cages alone above shopping centers ?

[seancbk]

28 minutes ago, GreasyFingers said:

Definitely not humorous. It appears to be "thing" with the stars/elite to help animals before people.

 

People can and should help themselves.  Animals need our protection.  
 

[moontang]

33 minutes ago, CorpusChristie said:

 

   Are there people locked in cages alone above shopping centers ?

Would feel like a resort compared to IDC. 

[GreasyFingers]

54 minutes ago, CorpusChristie said:

 

   Are there people locked in cages alone above shopping centers ?

As I said some would prefer that to their current plight.

[GreasyFingers]

38 minutes ago, seancbk said:

 

People can and should help themselves.  Animals need our protection.  
 

No humanity for people, only animals. Each to their own.

[GreasyFingers]

45 minutes ago, seancbk said:

 

People can and should help themselves.  Animals need our protection.  
 

So tell me. If you had one choice to feed a starving soi dog or a starving person, which would you feed.

[CorpusChristie]

3 hours ago, GreasyFingers said:

So tell me. If you had one choice to feed a starving soi dog or a starving person, which would you feed.

 

  The person .

If you had the ability to free a gorilla , would you free it or prefer to keep it alone in captivity ?

[Oliver Holzerfilled]

Not surprising she has empathy for the poor beast seeing as how she was once married to Sasquatch.

 

[whaleboneman]

Three thumbs down for your attempt at humour.

[moontang]

Reminds me of the story about a gay guy, who goes to the zoo and gets aroused by a male Gorilla.  The Gorilla pulls him into the cage and has sex with him.  A week later, he runs into a friend, who witnessed the encounter.  "We're you hurt?" asks the friend.  "Was I hurt?" "I was devastated.... he didn't write, he didn't call..." 

[jak2002003]

14 hours ago, GreasyFingers said:

I am sure there are many poor people in Bangkok that would love to live above a shopping center. Does Cher help them too?

What? People want to live in a bare cage in solitary confinement for years on end above a shopping mall, while people shout, laugh and stare at them for hours every day? 

[Fairynuff]

14 hours ago, CorpusChristie said:

 

  Could you add a facial expression, just so we know whether you are being serious , sarcastic or humorous ?

I think it’s already clear.... and it ain’t pretty

[Aussiepeter]

 If this poor animal is still there, the 'owner' should be flogged, then imprisoned for life, just as this poor animal has been. A b/g dragged me along to see this private 'zoo' in 1994. The gorilla was in a huge metal cage with nothing but an old truck tyre to play with. It looked so sad. Buddhist country ? Harm none ? Don't start me on that subject.

[brianthainess]

Oh Cher if only you new what type of government and officialdom you are trying to deal with.