Exotic animals, such as lions and tigers, should be kept in their natural habitats and not as pets. However, in many countries, keeping wild animals at home is becoming increasingly popular and is often considered a status symbol.
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- A Thai tourist wanders around with a lion cub in a Bentley
- When was the video recorded?
- How was the situation addressed after the video went viral?
A Thai tourist wanders around with a lion cub in a Bentley
A video recently surfaced on the Internet of a visitor driving around Pattaya City in a luxury convertible with a lion cub in the back seat | Image: X
Recently, a video of a visitor driving around Pattaya City in a luxury convertible with a lion cub in the back seat went viral. According to the South China Morning Post, the footage prompted officials to launch an investigation.
The video was first shared on Facebook by an account called ‘Madamannudon’ and shows a man driving a Bentley with a collared lion cub in the back seat.
When was the video recorded?
The video was recorded in December 2023 on Soi Phratamnak 5, in the Bang Lamung district of Chonburi province. Image: X
According to the video, the images were filmed in December 2023 on Soi Phratamnak 5, in the Bang Lamung district of Chonburi province. The video eventually went viral on other social media platforms. According to local accounts, the lion cub appeared to be between four and five months old.
According to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, the pet’s owner, Sawangjit Kosoongnern, was legally allowed to keep the lion in Ratchaburi province.
How was the situation addressed after the video went viral?
However, he was not allowed to transport the pet to another location without prior consent. “Therefore, Sawangjit violated laws regarding removing a wild animal in public and changing its location without prior permission,” said Atthaphon Charoenchansa, head of the department.
As a result, he could face up to six months in prison and a maximum penalty of 50,000 baht (US$1,400).
Police later revealed that the driver was an acquaintance of Sawangjit from India and they are still searching for him. Look the following video.
Viral video of the day: A person, probably from Bangladesh, drives a four-month-old lion through central Pattaya in a rented convertible Bentley. How sick is this? Having a lion as a pet is cruel!Vid. cr.: Pierre-Alexandre / T-Tok December 8, 2023#Pattaya https://t.co/ctPbOI9CDD pic.twitter.com/8bzsA0hOiF
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