Thaivisa News Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Tiger temple denies allegation about three missing tigers File photo. Source: Internet Kanchanaburi: – Wildlife conservation authorities have started to check on and count the number of tigers being kept in captivity at Wat Pa Mahabua, also known as tiger temple, Saiyok district. The temple spokesman is, meanwhile, denying the allegation that three of 143 tigers have been stolen or secretly taken from the temple. The temple is one of the popular tourist destinations in the western province. The 149 tigers belong to the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department. The department has permitted the temple to keep and care for the tigers on its behalf. Last week, veterinarian SomchaiWisetmongkolchai sounded the alarm that three tigers were secretly taken out of the temple. He also claimed the actual number of tigers was 147. After making the allegation, He resigned his position as the temple’s vet. After the tigers at the temple attracted attention of tourists, wildlife conservation authorities intervened to take possession of the tigers, a protected species banned from private captivity and possession. After taking stock of the tigers, the authorities then delegated the temple as wildlife keeper. Somchai’s allegation prompted the authorities to verify the number of tigers. But the counting of tigers embedded with microchips could not complete in a day because of the presence of tourists. After the temple closed for visitors, heavy rain slowed down the counting process. The authorities will today resume the counting and verification process. Temple spokesman Supitpong Pakcharung said he suspected Somchai to have a hidden agenda in making the “groundless” allegation. The temple is consulting with people concerned before deciding whether to file libel charge against Somchai, he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Monks should not be allowed to have any animals whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Have they not heard of embedded microchips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockman Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Remember these are Thai. Forget about the norm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Monks should not be allowed to have any animals whatsoever. Better, just apply the existing laws also to monks...... I am sure there are plenty of good monks who take care of some dogs...... I actually know a small criminal and drunk who turned monk who love animals. Even as drunk he gave his last money/food to support some hungry dog. Having a business with animals is another thing.....a temple is no zoo or circus.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I expect they "evaporated" in the heat...............Thats Thai Tigers for you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Monks should not be allowed to have any animals whatsoever. They keep "sheep" though dont they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Have they not heard of embedded microchips? Have you read the article? But the counting of tigers embedded with microchips could not complete in a day because of the presence of tourists. After the temple closed for visitors, heavy rain slowed down the counting process. The authorities will today resume the counting and verification process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Have they not heard of embedded microchips? Yes, they have, they've also heard about reading Thaivisa OPs properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyBeerbelly Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 why don't they first figure out how many tigers they actually should have; 143, 149 or 147... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Aaaaahh...those pesky farang again! Now stealing tigers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Anyone checked the traditional Chinese pharmacies and Restaurants yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 After the temple closed for visitors, heavy rain slowed down the counting process. Will ask my wife if it rained yesterday, as Sunday there was no rain in and around Kan town only a small shower on Saturday. We live 30 odd kms from that place. Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLew Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Check the diner tables in China Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Anyone checked the traditional Chinese pharmacies and Restaurants yet? We know that all Thai Buddhist monks are completely pure and honest, from impeccable social backgrounds, and it would be quite impossible for a holy man to engage in money-making activities while pretending to be a spiritual leader of less perfect people. And to double prove it, no Thai would ever do that... so case closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Post & replies removed with potential defamation risks. Please cite proof when making claims of this nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Have they not heard of embedded microchips? Yes, they have, they've also heard about reading Thaivisa OPs properly. I have not heard about the practice in counting embedded microchips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumgranosalum Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 this is a very interesting situation - more so than the raid. The fact that the story comes from a "vet" who has resigned. It doesn't seem clear WHEN he resigned either As yet it doesn't seem clear quite who this chap is? Was it the guy on the BBC program? There is a vet who is/was involved with the temple who also runs tours of the place - one guesses that these may be two different people. i also heard that the vet - which one? - had no experience with big cats. It also harks back to earlier court decisions about the temple when they were going to confiscate the animals when there were only about half a dozen or so at the place - this proved to be a non-starter as there was nowhere to put them. it also underlines the increasingly alarming situation in respect of the 147 YES! 147 tigers at the place - these animals don't appear to have any genetic history and may well be interbred or hybrids...this is a potential eco-timebomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumgranosalum Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 As the temple stated they were going to embed microchips only a few weeks ago, one would be surprised if any, let alone all the animals were fitted with chips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I expect they "evaporated" in the heat...............Thats Thai Tigers for you!!! been eaten by the Chinese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWideOpen Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Post & replies removed with potential defamation risks. Please cite proof when making claims of this nature. Sriracha tiger zoo was caught red handed selling tiger parts to China. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/606095-plodprasop-released-on-bail-in-alleged-tiger-export-case/ "BANGKOK: -- The Ratchadapisek Criminal Court Wednesday granted a Bt120,000 bail release to Minister of Science and Technology Plodprasop Suraswadi, who was accused of authorising the export of 100 tigers to a Chinese zoo in defiance of the animal exchange law in 2002." And this Tiger Temple has basically been caught doing the exact same thing... Clearly it has to be huge money. What do you want Boo, a video tape of the tigers being loaded up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 As the temple stated they were going to embed microchips only a few weeks ago, one would be surprised if any, let alone all the animals were fitted with chips NO i would say eaten with chips, these Chinese will eat anyhting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker69 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Has Plodsaprop been at the Tigertemple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumgranosalum Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Has Plodsaprop been at the Tigertemple? Is he still part of the government??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumgranosalum Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 As the temple stated they were going to embed microchips only a few weeks ago, one would be surprised if any, let alone all the animals were fitted with chips NO i would say eaten with chips, these Chinese will eat anyhting The usual process is to cut up the animals and place the various parts in "wine" or some sort alcohol. many tiger farms have a "winery" at the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo46 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) I thought this Temple was closed as reported on TV some weeks ago. They had 2 wolves in a cage and the monk in charge accused of selling tigers to the Chinese. Is this the same Tiger Temple?. I found this TV link. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797548-tiger-temple-raided/ Edited March 24, 2015 by thommo46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo46 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 After further searching I found this . , sorry everyone my mistake. http://bangkok.coconuts.co//2015/02/18/tiger-temple-back-business-after-reversal-wildlife-officials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumgranosalum Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Here is ann interview with the vet in question.......you need to read between the lines... https://www.facebook.com/BehindtheCloakBuddha/posts/468650656560292 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumgranosalum Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I thought this Temple was closed as reported on TV some weeks ago. They had 2 wolves in a cage and the monk in charge accused of selling tigers to the Chinese. Is this the same Tiger Temple?. I found this TV link. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797548-tiger-temple-raided/ unfortunately the reporting in the temple has always been dreadful - as most people have no grasp of the actual issues or what is or isn't going on and how relevant that may be. The "wolves" for instance were as certain as can be, not wolves - they were later described as "Jackals" they may eve have been the rare Asiatic wild dog. The temple has been "approached by the "authorities" on several occasions concerning the breeding of tigers at the zoo....you will notice in the niterview that the vet K. Somchai actually brushes over the issue of impure breeding and it's consequences.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumgranosalum Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Post & replies removed with potential defamation risks. Please cite proof when making claims of this nature. Sriracha tiger zoo was caught red handed selling tiger parts to China. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/606095-plodprasop-released-on-bail-in-alleged-tiger-export-case/ "BANGKOK: -- The Ratchadapisek Criminal Court Wednesday granted a Bt120,000 bail release to Minister of Science and Technology Plodprasop Suraswadi, who was accused of authorising the export of 100 tigers to a Chinese zoo in defiance of the animal exchange law in 2002." And this Tiger Temple has basically been caught doing the exact same thing... Clearly it has to be huge money. What do you want Boo, a video tape of the tigers being loaded up? Did P{lodprasop ever get his "day in court"? As I remember it was meant to be in April last year........saved by the coup??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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