snoop1130 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Thailand has launched a national campaign to crack down on the smuggling and consumption of wild animals that would usually be smuggled into the country en route to neighboring countries after it has been found that the wild animals could cause the spread of an epidemic. Mr. Rattaphon Pitakthepsombat, who works for the UNDP, said that the animals could easily cause an infection, adding that viruses can be transmitted from animals to humans. He warned that this could cause severe consequences. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe A survey Dr. Petch Manopawitr, who works for the Asian Elephant and Tiger Conservation in Thailand, said a survey they had conducted found that Thai people, especially those who live in urban areas and those who are in the 18-30 age group like to try wild animal meat. He added that his organization launched the “Kind Dining” Campaign to promote sustainable consumption and inform people of the risks of causing an epidemic. -- © Copyright A24 News Agency 2022-03-11 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 On top of it, Thailand is a nest of Sars cov2 related coronaviruses. As well as its neighbours. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-21240-1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Thailand has launched a national campaign to crack down on the smuggling and consumption of wild animals that would usually be smuggled into the country en route to neighboring countries after it has been found that the wild animals could cause the spread of an epidemic Only after the health scare.... how sad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: A survey Dr. Petch Manopawitr, who works for the Asian Elephant and Tiger Conservation in Thailand, said a survey they had conducted found that Thai people, especially those who live in urban areas and those who are in the 18-30 age group like to try wild animal meat. What a load of Tosh Thais love to eat anything that walks, flies, crawls or slithers if its free. EG Rats are selling at 80 Baht / KG, and every day i witness people setting traps for everything imaginable from small Birds to Monitor Lizards These are Country Folk, who enjoy eating these " delicacies " 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internationalism Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 wild animals are even a healthier option to organic once. So it's not poverty which makes some people to crave for game. In europe, and elsewhere, hunters make a good living, by selling their pray at prices many times over the price of farmed animals. Even boars with african flu can be eaten. Actually, culling excess of wild animals slowers spread of disease, that including to farmed animals. That, if those people are not vegetarians/vegans and not anti hunting. If those mentioned organisations are serious in their work, they should give an alternative to meat eating - vegetarian diet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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