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China excludes dogs from their list of edible animals–VIDEO
China excludes dogs, just one of the animals who made its finalized lists list of edible and nonedible animals. In fact, 18 types of “traditional” livestock and poultry. For example; pigs, cows, water buffalo, yaks, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, camels, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, and quail. Also, 13 types of “special” livestock and poultry. For example, deer, reindeer, alpacas, guineafowl, pheasants, partridges, ostriches. Four animals in the latter group — minks, raccoon dogs, and two species of foxes — may only be bred for commercial purposes other than food.
The list also specified that dogs should be classified as companion animals, rather than livestock, which is a big victory for animal advocacy. The Chinese government does not think dogs are livestock, and instead calls them ‘companion animals’ for the first time by China’s national government since 1949
The Chinese government has published a draft list of animals that can be farmed — for meat and for fur.
China also china excludes bats which were illegal for consumption before but not everybody follows the rules.
Animal rights groups argue that adding fur and wild animals to a livestock list will take away the animal’s identity of being wild.
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Sources: https://www.dogmeatfreeindonesia.org/
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Triple deck wooden Chao Phraya river boat sinks with 75 passengers aboard–VIDEO
75 passengers boarded the triple-decker wooden ship at the Ramada Plaza luxury hotel in Charoen Krung before they quickly decided to stop the ship at the Suan Somdej Pier near Phra Pok Klao River to offloading all of them before sinking into the Chao Phraya river.
The incident happened on August 2nd passengers were enjoying a cruise along the Chao Phraya River while also eating dinner. The wooden cruiser normally heads down to King Prajadhipok Bridge and cycle back. But the crew quickly noticed that something was terribly wrong since the entire ship was leaning to the right.
The captain then decided to bring the boat to the private port to safely evacuate all 75 passengers to land. Later, officials reported that there was a leak on the right side of the hull.
Source: Line Today
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Phuket Vegetarian Festival takes a COVID-19 hit
PHUKET: Fire-walking, bladed-ladder climbing, hot oil bathing and crossing “bridges of nails” have all been banned at this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival following a directive from the Phuket Communicable Disease Committee. However, the committee has made no such rulings on the face piercings that have made the festival famous
“This year, there will be no supernatural ablutions of faith and flesh – including fire-walking, bladed-ladder climbing, hot oil bathing and nail-bridge crossing,” Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol, who sits on the Phuket Communicable Disease Committee, told Chinese shrine administrators at a meeting earlier this week.
Source: Phuket Vegetarian Festival takes a COVID-19 hit
Full story : https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-vegetarian-festival-takes-a-covid-hit-76784.php
‘Ma Song’ spirit mediums will not be allowed to walk the streets during this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub / file
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Elderly British man dies after being hit by motorcycle, 2 hurt
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