As Thailand celebrates the 50th anniversary of its diplomatic relations with China next year, preparations are underway for the arrival of two giant pandas from China. This move, intended as a gesture of goodwill and cultural exchange, follows a meeting between key Thai agencies, including the Zoological Park Organisation and Chiang Mai Zoo officials, on 29th October to sort out logistics.

 

Jatuporn Buruspat, Permanent Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, confirmed China's agreement to grant the pandas on loan, although exact dates remain undisclosed. This isn't Thailand's first panda endeavour; the Chiang Mai Zoo was home to other pandas, Xuang Xuang and Lin Hui, from 2003 until their passing, solidifying the zoo's status as a cherished venue for these majestic creatures.

 

The initiative not only aims to foster closer ties between the two nations, but it also promises to reignite local enthusiasm, reminiscent of the previous pandas’ popularity. The ongoing exchange symbolises a steady relationship, highlighted by cultural affinity and mutual respect.

 

Adding a related note to this panda narrative, Hong Kong is similarly gearing up for the arrival of two pandas later this month, further demonstrating China's use of these gentle giants in diplomatic gestures worldwide.

 

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-- 2024-10-30

 

 

Oh dear. The CCP jealous of a baby pygmy hippo?

27 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

 

As Thailand celebrates the 50th anniversary of its diplomatic relations with China next year, preparations are underway for the arrival of two giant pandas from China. This move, intended as a gesture of goodwill and cultural exchange, follows a meeting between key Thai agencies, including the Zoological Park Organisation and Chiang Mai Zoo officials, on 29th October to sort out logistics.

 

Jatuporn Buruspat, Permanent Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, confirmed China's agreement to grant the pandas on loan, although exact dates remain undisclosed. This isn't Thailand's first panda endeavour; the Chiang Mai Zoo was home to other pandas, Xuang Xuang and Lin Hui, from 2003 until their passing, solidifying the zoo's status as a cherished venue for these majestic creatures.

 

The initiative not only aims to foster closer ties between the two nations, but it also promises to reignite local enthusiasm, reminiscent of the previous pandas’ popularity. The ongoing exchange symbolises a steady relationship, highlighted by cultural affinity and mutual respect.

 

Adding a related note to this panda narrative, Hong Kong is similarly gearing up for the arrival of two pandas later this month, further demonstrating China's use of these gentle giants in diplomatic gestures worldwide.

 

File photo for reference only

 

-- 2024-10-30

 

 

Mother is giving the kids some new toys. 

Let the Pandas stay in China 🇨🇳 ,it's probably better for then.

1 hour ago, Artisi said:

Mother is giving the kids some new toys. 

 

Only China owns pandas, they lend them out with strings attached.

4 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

This isn't Thailand's first panda endeavour; the Chiang Mai Zoo was home to other pandas, Xuang Xuang and Lin Hui, from 2003 until their passing, solidifying the zoo's status as a cherished venue for these majestic creatures.

 

Air quality probably not all that good for pandas or anybody else up there for a good chunk of the year.

4 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

the Chiang Mai Zoo was home to other pandas, Xuang Xuang and Lin Hui, from 2003 until their passing, solidifying the zoo's status as a cherished venue for these majestic creatures.

 

Wasn't this around the time that the Chief Water Pusher, Plodprasop, was publicly proposing an "exotic" meat buffet at Chiang Mai Zoo ?

Coincidence ? I think not. 

 

Found the link. Even allowing for the 2 decades or so since it happened, how utterly embarrassing for Thailand.

 

If you ever, ever, ever start thinking "you are in Kansas", I refer you to exhibit A below. This came from the mind of a Government Minister.

 

https://www.smh.com.au/world/exotic-animal-meats-on-thai-zoo-menu-20051119-gdmh5k.html

10 hours ago, Artisi said:

Mother is giving the kids some new toys. 

 

8 hours ago, ukrules said:

 

Only China owns pandas, they lend them out with strings attached.

Did you miss the irony? 

An exchange of hostages between China and Thailand? What type of prisoners is Thailand sending China in return? 

So, a few Pandas is what is needed to be kind to the Bullies in the CCP`?? I guess my eyes are cheating me.....amazing..🙄😫.

Pandas like these?

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/20/travel/guangdong-china-panda-dog-zoo-intl-hnk/index.html#:~:text=In May%2C a zoo in,the zoo admitted the ruse.

Edited October 31, 20241 yr by John Drake