snoop1130 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Sheep banned from passing through scenic viewpoint in Doi Inthanont park An inaccurate report in the social media about tourists feed sheep at Mon Nong Kae scenic point near Doi Pha Tang in Doi Inthanont national park in Chiang Mai has prompted park officials to ban the herding of sheep near the scenic point to prevent public criticism against the park. Mr Rung Hirunwong, chief of Doi Inthanont national park, said on Thursday that it was a total misunderstanding that sheep were shown to tourists to be fed or photographed for commercial tourism at Mon Nong Kae scenic point as reported in the social media. He, however, admitted there are about 100 sheep belonging to a Royal project which have been there for many years. The sheep are normally herded from the project site to the grazing ground about one kilometer away and back every day and the animals have to walk past the scenic point where wild Himalayan cherry (nang phaya sua krong) are now in full bloom, he said. Full Story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/sheep-banned-passing-scenic-viewpoint-doi-inthanont-park/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-2-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegum Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 There's nothing quite like a few sheep to get the camera's clicking :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy50 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 What the hell are sheep doing in Thailand? Given the weather, it would seem rather cruel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 15 hours ago, Jeremy50 said: What the hell are sheep doing in Thailand? Given the weather, it would seem rather cruel. Probably to cater for the unusual tastes of some antipodean visitors. Either way this will affect tourism big time...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 What about 'mounting' goats?Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 7 minutes ago, roo860 said: What about 'mounting' goats? Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Same same but different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytuc Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 51 minutes ago, roo860 said: What about 'mounting' goats? Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Nah...........Think I will stick with the ladies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 I think it makes for a rather pretty picture -- the sheep, walking on the rolling green hills, with the blooming trees in the background. The weather on Doi Inthanont is cooler than elsewhere in Thailand. They even farm trout as part of the Royal Project there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyas Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 16 hours ago, Jeremy50 said: What the hell are sheep doing in Thailand? Given the weather, it would seem rather cruel. Not cruel at all, wool doesn't only insulate against cold, it works just as well against heat. Plenty of water is required [as for most living things] when hotter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KETSUDA Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 BAAAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 If they get rid of the sheep ,who is going to cut the grass,build a tunnel for them so they don't have to walk past the scenic view , when the cherry trees stop blooming,at least the tourists will have the sheep to take photos of. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 not being native to Thailand I wonder if the owners have to pay foreign visitor charges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 19 hours ago, snoop1130 said: prevent public criticism against the park. Tells you the whole story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Lay two lines of mint sauce across the park and the sheep will not go outside the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 The Welsh Tourists outnumber the Chinese.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak2002003 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I would not have thought it a good idea to have herds of sheep grazing in the national park... they will eat the native plants and prevent trees from growing... and the area might end up a big grassy mountain with no trees.. like the places you see in Wales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 23 hours ago, roo860 said: What about 'mounting' goats? Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Easy before you get someones goat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 On 03/02/2017 at 7:11 PM, snoop1130 said: Sheep banned from passing through scenic viewpoint in Doi Inthanont park That article is not clear......was an executive order issued? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) On 2/5/2017 at 9:13 AM, Ace of Pop said: The Welsh Tourists outnumber the Chinese. The last thing we need in our beloved Kisngdom , is more Sheep shgers . OMG Immigration , need to be informed , Taffs not wanted . 555 Edited February 11, 2017 by elliss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I'm confused I thought sheep were allowed in the park for 400 baht?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) On 2/13/2017 at 0:31 PM, sfokevin said: I'm confused I thought sheep were allowed in the park for 400 baht?... Do you mean farlangs being double priced ?. Thai culture . 555 Edited February 14, 2017 by elliss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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