Popular Post snoop1130 Posted May 29 Popular Post Share Posted May 29 A contractor announced the giveaway of seven buffaloes, including breeding pairs and their offspring, to animal lovers for free, with the stipulation that they not be sold to slaughterhouses. The decision stems from a lack of time and space to care for the animals. A 48 year old resident of Yai Yaem Watthana in Chalermprakiat, Buriram, made the heartfelt decision to give away his buffaloes. Rabin Kruehanon, who has been a contractor for many years, has raised these animals for over five years. Some of his buffaloes have participated in and won national beauty contests. With the current count at seven, the buffaloes, including both male and female adults and their offspring, are now looking for new homes. Due to Rabin and his wife’s strong emotional connection to the animals, his only condition for taking these buffaloes is that they must not be sold to slaughterhouses. The previous caretaker of the buffaloes had passed away. This compounded with the increase in work obligations for Rabin, leaving him with little to no time to care for the animals. Additionally, the land where the buffaloes used to graze is also now required for other purposes, leaving no suitable place for the animals to live. Rabin mentioned that he had received offers from traders wanting to buy the buffaloes for slaughter, but he and his wife refused because of their compassion for the animals. They estimate that selling the buffaloes could fetch between 150,000 to 200,000 baht, but cannot bring themselves to do so. Hence, they decided to give them away to someone who could take good care of them. The seven buffaloes include three females, two of which are pregnant, one male, and three male offspring. Rabin is open to giving them to foundations, temples, or individuals who genuinely care for animals and can look after them, reported Khaosod. Rabin’s decision serves as a reminder of the ethical considerations involved in animal care and the importance of finding suitable homes for animals when their current owners are no longer able to look after them. It encourages others to think about the welfare of their animals and possibly follow his example. By Nattapong Westwood Image courtesy of Khaosod Source: The Thaiger 2024-05-29 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 3 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 30 Popular Post Share Posted May 30 19 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Some of his buffaloes have participated in and won national beauty contests. Nah I better not. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 20 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Due to Rabin and his wife’s strong emotional connection to the animals, his only condition for taking these buffaloes is that they must not be sold to slaughterhouses. That's ok no slaughterhouses ,we can cut them up in the backyard no probs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Good for him, but I fear for their welfare. Thailand claims to be a Buddhist country but, nevertheless, most Thais eat animals. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sticky Rice Balls Posted May 30 Popular Post Share Posted May 30 20 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Some of his buffaloes have participated in and won national beauty contests as well should be with all the money ive sent to take care of these sick buffaloes!!!!! and now he goes and gives them away!???.....my isaan GF is gonna have to come up with a new excuse....broken cell phone? granny needs a new Ipad??? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 (edited) Preparing for a Buffalo Beauty Contest Not much different to katoyes Edited May 30 by Grumpy one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paulson Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Are these some of the infamous sick buffalo? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandboxer Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 So basically, 99% buffalos are now just pets here, correct? I mean, I've never seen one plow a field or do any sort of work as they were traditionally used? Correct, or am I way off base and there are still a % of farmers who work them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheerz Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Great to see, kind compationate people Thai people think like this, most would be thinking of the baht not the Buffalo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchcat Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 21 hours ago, Thingamabob said: Good for him, but I fear for their welfare. Thailand claims to be a Buddhist country but, nevertheless, most Thais eat animals. In Issan theyl eat anything that moves... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchcat Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Just now, watchcat said: In Issan theyl eat anything that moves... Double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youreavinalaff Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 21 hours ago, Sandboxer said: So basically, 99% buffalos are now just pets here, correct? I mean, I've never seen one plow a field or do any sort of work as they were traditionally used? Correct, or am I way off base and there are still a % of farmers who work them? You are way of base. There are still a %% of farmers still using buffalo to work, albeit a small %%%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 On 5/29/2024 at 6:33 PM, snoop1130 said: Some of his buffaloes have participated in and won national beauty contests Compared to some on beach road, they would win down hands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandboxer Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 On 5/31/2024 at 1:44 PM, youreavinalaff said: There are still a %% of farmers still using buffalo to work, albeit a small %%%. Venture to take a guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youreavinalaff Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 19 hours ago, Sandboxer said: Venture to take a guess? I depends where you are. I can't answer for everywhere. In the village where we live there are 2. As a percentage of those who still tend their own land, many now rent it out to the big companies with the large machinery, it's about 20%. As a whole, including those I mentioned above, it's nearer 5%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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