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Post by account_disabled on Dec 28, 2023 5:05:30 GMT -5
By Dr. Sathit Pratchayaariyakul Secretary General and Director of the Thailand Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals In the past, Thailand was viewed by many civilized countries as a country that abused animals, whether they be pets, wild animals, or economic animals. or animals for testing This is often seen in news from the mass media, such as the consumption of snake bile, bear paws, or even dog meat to cook as food. which there are always complaints from foreign tourists These news stories have been published all over the world regarding the situation of animal cruelty in Thailand. Until many civilized countries consider it an excuse to block international trade. For this reason, there are groups of people who have love and compassion for animals. True intention arises. In order to find measures to prevent and prevent cruelty to those animals. Therefore, they jointly founded the Thailand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or TSPCA (Thai Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) on January 31, 1994 and 1997. The association was approved to join. It is an affiliated member of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of England. which has member partners around the world To join together in a campaign to prevent and end animal cruelty around the world. Especially in Thailand In addition, the association It is also an organization for environmental protection and natural resource conservation. Registered in 1997 according to Section 7 of the Environmental Quality Promotion and Preservation Act 1992 and is an animal welfare organization according to the Prevention of Cruelty and Animal Welfare Act 2014 in 2015 at present. Mr. Theeraphong Pangsriwong is the president of the association. Throughout the past 26 years, the association has campaigned to find a way to prevent and solve the problem of animal cruelty through peaceful means. By operating in various forms, both in disseminating information to create knowledge and understanding and in enhancing the consciousness of kindness for youth and the public in general. Participate in monitoring and preventing animal cruelty. and plays a role in campaigning to solve the problem of animal rights violations By solving problems according to peaceful methods For concrete achievement activities, such as in the legal field, the association is a leader in the public sector in proposing and promoting The Act on Prevention of Cruelty and Animal Welfare 2014 was completed with the intention from the first day of the association's founding. To want to have laws related to the prevention of cruelty and the WhatsApp Number List development of good animal welfare. As in many civilized countries This will be clearly seen when Mr. Sawan Saengbalang, secretary-general of the association at that time, collected 12,000 names of voters and submitted them to parliament to request a law. Therefore, it is considered to be the only public sector law that has passed the parliament. And the most important supporting actors include private sector network organizations that are partners. Department of Livestock Development and the Lawyers Council under royal patronage and the National Legislative Assembly including people who love animals in general Together they successfully pushed for this law. In addition, the association There is a committee of experts who have knowledge, expertise and experience in various fields which are evident to the public. Participate in committees, subcommittees, and working groups in various areas in pushing for rules, regulations, regulations.  many related secondary laws, etc. In the area of education, the association is considered the first private sector organization. that has organized activities to raise awareness for children and youth Through animal love project activities in schools since 2002 and organizing animal welfare scout activities This is a development in cooperation with the National Scout Office. Ministry of Education In addition, the association Also receives academic support from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Various universities across the country such as the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mahidol University, Chulalongkorn University, etc. For prevention campaign activities, the association has collaborated with the National Office of Buddhism. In requesting the resolution of the Sangha Supreme Council No. 410/2018 on the preparation of criteria and procedures for releasing animals in temples. until it was successful By designating the temple area as a prohibited trading area. and releasing animals without reasonable cause In addition, the association Has made a short film and has organized other campaign activities continuously such as "Make merit without cruelty to animals" "Release birds, merit or sin?" and "Love doesn't let go" and has also collaborated with Various zoos and universities organize Children's Day activities. "Contract No Cruelty to Animals" which has been held for the 4th year in the area of providing services or assistance to animals in order to prevent cruelty and provide sustainable animal welfare. In the past year 2019, the association has arranged to follow up. A total of 89 complaints and 18 visits to the area to help animals |
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