Comments on: Tiger Temple Thailand http://travelhappy.info/thailand/tiger-temple-thailand/ Backpacking and Travel in Thailand and South East Asia Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:06:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Nirmal Ghosh http://travelhappy.info/thailand/tiger-temple-thailand/#comment-107364 Nirmal Ghosh Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:20:17 +0000 http://travelhappy.info/?p=30#comment-107364 The tiger temple has always been suspected to be a con job, and now it is proven to be so. The monks DO sell tigers. The tigers are psychologically and physically abused as well. Look up the Care for the Wild report that was released last month. A boycott is spreading, since the Thai authorities will do nothing (Buddhist monks are powerful, and have money - this one more so). It is time to dispel the mythology around this temple. See the following links please : - http://www.scandasia.com/viewNews.php?coun_code=dk&news_id=4474 -http://travel.asiaone.com/Travel/News/Story/A1Story20080623-72311.html - http://www.ethicaltraveler.org/news_story.php?id=1101 - http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/06/080620-tiger-temple.html The tiger temple has always been suspected to be a con job, and now it is proven to be so. The monks DO sell tigers. The tigers are psychologically and physically abused as well. Look up the Care for the Wild report that was released last month. A boycott is spreading, since the Thai authorities will do nothing (Buddhist monks are powerful, and have money - this one more so). It is time to dispel the mythology around this temple. See the following links please :
- http://www.scandasia.com/viewNews.php?coun_code=dk&news_id=4474

-http://travel.asiaone.com/Travel/News/Story/A1Story20080623-72311.html

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http://www.ethicaltraveler.org/news_story.php?id=1101

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http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/06/080620-tiger-temple.html

]]> By: Susan Guthrie http://travelhappy.info/thailand/tiger-temple-thailand/#comment-107123 Susan Guthrie Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:16:10 +0000 http://travelhappy.info/?p=30#comment-107123 I visited the Tiger Temple during the last two weeks while travelling around Thailand and came away from the experience feeling incredibly uplifted and fortunate to have been so close to such beautiful contented animals. After reading some bad reviews I had mixed feelings about visiting, however after speaking with many of the carers who give their time freely to the care of the animals in the sanctuary, and viewing the tigers for myself I feel that the animals are not abused or badly treated. As to those that have suggested the tigers are drugged I think that for anyone who has ever owned a house cat, or even viewed quality David Attenbrow docos. on large cats in the wild, will be familiar with the fact that cats tend to sleep for most of the day, and well-fed tingers are no different. I also watched the carers walk the tigers back from the quarry up to their night enclosures during which many of the cats became excited and playful with the volunteers. I also took the time to speak to a Geotechnical Engineer from the US who has been and continues to be working on new enclosures for the Tigers and the Leopard, I found his ideas, enthusiasm and realistic approach extremely refreshing. The future looks bright for the Tiger Temple and I look forward to returning. I visited the Tiger Temple during the last two weeks while travelling around Thailand and came away from the experience feeling incredibly uplifted and fortunate to have been so close to such beautiful contented animals. After reading some bad reviews I had mixed feelings about visiting, however after speaking with many of the carers who give their time freely to the care of the animals in the sanctuary, and viewing the tigers for myself I feel that the animals are not abused or badly treated. As to those that have suggested the tigers are drugged I think that for anyone who has ever owned a house cat, or even viewed quality David Attenbrow docos. on large cats in the wild, will be familiar with the fact that cats tend to sleep for most of the day, and well-fed tingers are no different. I also watched the carers walk the tigers back from the quarry up to their night enclosures during which many of the cats became excited and playful with the volunteers. I also took the time to speak to a Geotechnical Engineer from the US who has been and continues to be working on new enclosures for the Tigers and the Leopard, I found his ideas, enthusiasm and realistic approach extremely refreshing. The future looks bright for the Tiger Temple and I look forward to returning.

]]> By: Edith Rendall http://travelhappy.info/thailand/tiger-temple-thailand/#comment-75717 Edith Rendall Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:57:35 +0000 http://travelhappy.info/?p=30#comment-75717 Iam visiting Thailand in January and would like to visit the Temple. I would like to make my own way there not go on a tour. Which is the best way to do this? I will be staying in Bangkok. I do not want to drive myself. Regards Edith. Iam visiting Thailand in January and would like to visit the Temple. I would like to make my own way there not go on a tour. Which is the best way to do this? I will be staying in Bangkok. I do not want to drive myself.
Regards
Edith.

]]> By: Mac http://travelhappy.info/thailand/tiger-temple-thailand/#comment-71908 Mac Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:15:25 +0000 http://travelhappy.info/?p=30#comment-71908 can u tall me what all temples in thailand have in common can u tall me what all temples in thailand
have in common

]]> By: Diana http://travelhappy.info/thailand/tiger-temple-thailand/#comment-68736 Diana Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:31:13 +0000 http://travelhappy.info/?p=30#comment-68736 Can someone who cannot walk up slopes visit the tigers or do you need to be able to walk fast and be young? Can someone who cannot walk up slopes visit the tigers or do you need to be able to walk fast and be young?

]]> By: Travelling In Bangkok · Thailand Backpacking: Travelhappy.info http://travelhappy.info/thailand/tiger-temple-thailand/#comment-18335 Travelling In Bangkok · Thailand Backpacking: Travelhappy.info Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:53:09 +0000 http://travelhappy.info/?p=30#comment-18335 [...] Tiger Temple, Thailand [...] [...] Tiger Temple, Thailand [...]

]]> By: Nancy Staus http://travelhappy.info/thailand/tiger-temple-thailand/#comment-18079 Nancy Staus Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:45:18 +0000 http://travelhappy.info/?p=30#comment-18079 Wow, I don't understand why everyone raves about this place. I visited in January 2007 and thought it was incredibly sad and nothing like how it is described on the website. The tigers are not allowed to play in the quarry. They are all chained to the ground in the hot, dry canyon and subjected to the touches of hundreds of tourists each day. They do not look happy--they look miserable. Each tiger is assigned about 3 volunteers each to watch them for trouble and visitors must hold a volunteer's hand the entire time. Visitors cannot take photos--a volunteer takes your camera and takes photos for you. I would not recommend this to anyone. Also the cages are too small with no where for the tigers to get away from people. I would recommend cutting way back on the numbers of people allowed to visit each day to lower the stress on the poor tigers. For an idea of how tourism like this can be done successfully with little stress to the animals, visit Elephant Nature Park just outside of Chiang Mai. ENP limits the number of people/day and allows the elephants to decide how much they will interact with the people--they are not chained up and forced to submit to harrassment. Wow, I don’t understand why everyone raves about this place. I visited in January 2007 and thought it was incredibly sad and nothing like how it is described on the website. The tigers are not allowed to play in the quarry. They are all chained to the ground in the hot, dry canyon and subjected to the touches of hundreds of tourists each day. They do not look happy–they look miserable. Each tiger is assigned about 3 volunteers each to watch them for trouble and visitors must hold a volunteer’s hand the entire time. Visitors cannot take photos–a volunteer takes your camera and takes photos for you. I would not recommend this to anyone. Also the cages are too small with no where for the tigers to get away from people. I would recommend cutting way back on the numbers of people allowed to visit each day to lower the stress on the poor tigers. For an idea of how tourism like this can be done successfully with little stress to the animals, visit Elephant Nature Park just outside of Chiang Mai. ENP limits the number of people/day and allows the elephants to decide how much they will interact with the people–they are not chained up and forced to submit to harrassment.

]]> By: Bill Hollas http://travelhappy.info/thailand/tiger-temple-thailand/#comment-15206 Bill Hollas Fri, 02 Feb 2007 02:25:53 +0000 http://travelhappy.info/?p=30#comment-15206 We visited the Tiger temple in May 2006 and we were all blown away by the experience. To sit amoungst these magnificient creatures is a true experience not to be missed. The Volunteer staff were very helpful in explaining the mission of the monastary and visitors to Bangkok should make the effort to go to the Tiger Temple not only for your own expereince but also to support the wonderful work the monks are doing to save these creatures from disappearing from our planet. We visited the Tiger temple in May 2006 and we were all blown away by the experience. To sit amoungst these magnificient creatures is a true experience not to be missed. The Volunteer staff were very helpful in explaining the mission of the monastary and visitors to Bangkok should make the effort to go to the Tiger Temple not only for your own expereince but also to support the wonderful work the monks are doing to save these creatures from disappearing from our planet.

]]> By: Go Travelling In Thailand! · Thailand Backpacking: Travelhappy.info http://travelhappy.info/thailand/tiger-temple-thailand/#comment-12816 Go Travelling In Thailand! · Thailand Backpacking: Travelhappy.info Fri, 12 Jan 2007 04:41:09 +0000 http://travelhappy.info/?p=30#comment-12816 [...] Tiger Temple, Thailand [...] [...] Tiger Temple, Thailand [...]

]]> By: Jeff Bond http://travelhappy.info/thailand/tiger-temple-thailand/#comment-3528 Jeff Bond Fri, 03 Nov 2006 16:51:20 +0000 http://travelhappy.info/?p=30#comment-3528 A wonderful place to visit. A great privilege to have one to one contact with such amazing animals.The tigers are in great condition.Do not believe these ugly suggestions of drugging.The Abbot has an amazing rapport with the tigers and they seem to enjoy sucking his thumb.You can go by private car and stay for hours- not expensive. Visit them they need support.Try to stay for feeding time of all the other animals- that too is a fascinating experience. A wonderful place to visit. A great privilege to have one to one contact with such amazing animals.The tigers are in great condition.Do not believe these ugly suggestions of drugging.The Abbot has an amazing rapport with the tigers and they seem to enjoy sucking his thumb.You can go by private car and stay for hours- not expensive. Visit them they need support.Try to stay for feeding time of all the other animals- that too is a fascinating experience.

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