snoop1130 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Photo from looknampattalung website Thailand’s Ministry of Interior has instructed all provincial governors to make preparations to allow the resumption of animal competitions, such as bull, cock and fish fighting, now that the COVID-19 pandemic has eased. An urgent letter, signed by Interior Permanent Secretary Suttipong Juljarern on Friday and sent to all provincial governors, says that the resumption such events is intended to promote local culture and traditions and provide communities with an honest way to generate revenues. The district chief officer or an assistant district officer in each district is authorised to exercise discretion in granting permits for the holding of bull, cock or fish fights, in line with local traditions or conditions. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/resumption-of-bull-cock-and-fish-fighting-and-betting-approved/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-02-27 - Cigna 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post anterian Posted February 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2023 And here I was thinking Thailand has been getting more civilised. 6 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sallecc Posted February 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2023 'Thai PBS WORLD' logo in the text should be changed to '3rd WORLD' eh... 3 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluespunk Posted February 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) 24 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Thailand’s Ministry of Interior has instructed all provincial governors to make preparations to allow the resumption of animal competitions, such as bull, cock and fish fighting, These are not competitions but barbaric blood ''sports'' that appeal to the most base, callous aspects of human behaviour. Edited February 27, 2023 by Bluespunk 6 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post London Lowf Posted February 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: the resumption such events is intended to promote local culture and traditions and provide communities with an honest way to generate revenues. It would seem that Thailand still has a way to go! Edited February 27, 2023 by London Lowf 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted February 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2023 26 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: An urgent letter, signed by Interior Permanent Secretary Suttipong Juljarern Why is it urgent ?, to have animals fight each other ,just so people can gamble on the outcome, Thailand trying to pass itself off as modern country ,with talk of space endeavors , hi speed rail , etc , when the Government promotes stuff like this.,just wait till PETA hears of this. regards worgeordie 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quake Posted February 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2023 Moving forward Thailand 4.1. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Deserted Posted February 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2023 This is a real cock and bull story. 1 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 and so is the gambling as it is common to bet on the winner , same as horseracing, boxing, etc etc... But gambling is forbidden.. Again two decisions that are the opposite as nobody will enforce the non gambling law, as long as there are no complaints....Besides that Thailand has never heard of animal welfare??? another issue.. There are too many monkeys, too many stray dogs, but no control.... result is not enough food and exploding breedings...and now these animals fight till death.... Bravo Thailand 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post d4dang Posted February 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2023 Should be betting on Walking Street fights. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted February 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2023 3rd World Banana Republic. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted February 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2023 11 hours ago, anterian said: And here I was thinking Thailand has been getting more civilised. You mean more civilised than being hung upside down, your throat slit and bleeding to death or just having your head cut off ? 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 And I thought it was a Buddhist country , not really I’ve been here long enough to see through the bs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) Now I understand why illegal online betting (Macau888) became so popular. Some of the bull fighting videos on YouTube are pretty gory. Steak-sized hunks of flesh hanging off the horns. And these fights can go on for a long time. Thailand is big on gaining UNESCO Intangible Heritage designation on cultural/cuisine (Tom Yum, Khon) unique to the Kingdom. I'm sure they'll be submitting some/all of the "sports/activities" for recognition going forward. Are these events marketed to tourists? Other than Muay Thai. TAT should make a promotional video, and Vloggers could promote these events. Edited February 28, 2023 by bamnutsak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NativeBob Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 15 minutes ago, Foghorn said: And I thought it was a Buddhist country Yep. the Middle Path: don't care, don't engage, don't mind suffering of others. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajae Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 thais love blood & gutts, you only have to see how all of them rush to see the injured/dead people at an accident, they stop their cars in the middle of the road to get out for a better look and there is usually a big crowd. They cant help themselves, same with this resumption, just shows the rest of the world that Thailand is still a 3rd world country and that many of the people still act like thay did hundreds of years ago, they dont want to advance to modern society, they much prefer the law of the jungle and want to watch/be involved in these blood sports 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedhump Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 The car park around the cockfighting stadium just down the road from me has been full of trucks on Saturdays for a lot of weeks already now. Are you telling me they were going there to play Scrabble? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 HOW AND WHERE can one see "A FISH FIGHT"???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bamnutsak Posted February 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, blackshadow said: HOW AND WHERE can one see "A FISH FIGHT"???? Big in Isaan, ask around. I'm sure it's available in/near Bangkok too. Those little boxing gloves are amazing. And who knew fish could wear shorts. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, bamnutsak said: Big in Isaan, ask around. I'm sure it's available in/near Bangkok too. Those little boxing gloves are amazing. And who knew fish could wear shorts. SO THE fish put gloves on their fins do they...... and when does the WEIGH IN take place 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Off topic post and replies removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 great news. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 1 hour ago, blackshadow said: HOW AND WHERE can one see "A FISH FIGHT"???? Check out then 1983 Coppola film "Rumble Fish" (Siamese fighting fish). Great little film (little about the fish). Great cast too.... maybe free on youtube... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 The first pair of cocks on the bill is Anutin v Chuwit ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerandDog Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I'm surprised that nobody's mentioned that there are 2 Thai tv channels dedicated to the bull fighting and cock fighting. Came across them once when scrolling through the channels to see what was available other than the standard free to air channels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Never seen a Thai bullfight myself. Spanish/Portuguese/Mexican/Colombian I have. It is regarded of course as an art form rather than a sport. Comedy bullfights can be most entertaining. It is important to understand that it is traditional and, as a guest in another Country, you have to appreciate the historical and cultural differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 23 minutes ago, The Fugitive said: Never seen a Thai bullfight myself. Spanish/Portuguese/Mexican/Colombian I have. It is regarded of course as an art form rather than a sport. Uhm, yeah. That's pretty obvious. Thai bullfighting is Bull vs. Bull. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 12 minutes ago, bamnutsak said: Thai bullfighting is Bull vs. Bull. Yes indeed - thanks. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 16 hours ago, snoop1130 said: An urgent letter, signed by Interior Permanent Secretary Suttipong Juljarern on Friday and sent to all provincial governors, says that the resumption such events is intended to promote local culture and traditions and provide communities with an honest way to generate revenues. By gambling on animals fighting? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerandDog Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 2 hours ago, The Fugitive said: Never seen a Thai bullfight myself. Spanish/Portuguese/Mexican/Colombian I have. It is regarded of course as an art form rather than a sport. Comedy bullfights can be most entertaining. It is important to understand that it is traditional and, as a guest in another Country, you have to appreciate the historical and cultural differences. Thai bull fights are very different. No matadors etc. It's actually 2 bulls fighting each other. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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