snoop1130 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Thailand‘s red-whiskered bulbul breeders’ association launched an appeal to the government, seeking to remove the bird from its list of protected species. The association argues that the breeding industry previously generated a substantial income for the economy, amounting to a billion baht. Suratep Boonyavatvanit, president of the association, highlighted that half a decade ago, there were approximately a million breeders and double the number of red-whiskered bulbuls in the market. However, ever since the bird was designated a protected species, which necessitates special permission for breeding them commercially, the numbers have experienced a significant downfall. Suratep pointed out that 50% of the breeders have withdrawn from the market since then. This has resulted in a decrease in the contribution to both employment and the nation’s economy, with current estimates standing at a mere 200 to 300 million baht annually. “Red-whiskered bulbuls hold value, with some even fetching six to seven figures. During the prime of the bird-breeding business, they brought in 1 billion baht annually for the economy. The supply chain employs millions of people, encompassing bird food, bird trade, and bird showcases.” By Puntid Tantivangphaisal Caption: Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-02 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 hour ago, snoop1130 said: Thailand‘s red-whiskered bulbul breeders’ association Would that be the RWBBA by any chance? 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nobodysfriend Posted November 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2023 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: seeking to remove the bird from its list of protected species. They did not put the bird on the protected species list for nothing . All the breeders apparently think of is money . As always ... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realfunster Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 What a sad reflection of this group of "animal lovers"...money, money and money. Formerly an industry of THB 1 billion = USD 30 million. Apparently, with "millions" working in the supply chain. Pull the other one, it's got bells on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skeptic7 Posted November 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2023 🚫 Absolutely not❗🚫 Taken in Chiang Mai last year. Birds do not belong incarcerated for the whims of the greedy and ignorant human-animal. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtklay Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 They are beautuful and fun to watch. They belong in the wild. Not pets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Have them nesting in a tree in my garden, San Sai, Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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