Last week Thai authorities caught intercepted four vehicles before they crossed the border from the Nkhon Phanom province of Thailand into Vietnam, the Associated Press reported. The police found 119 dogs dead and over 1000 altogether were piled i trucks headed to Vietnam. Trafficked dogs can bring in around $33 per animal […]
Thailand – The Elephant’s Journey
Riding an elephant in the tropical rain forest can be an unforgettable adventure. Sharon Lloyd Spence takes us on a journey with Queen Tong alongside the Maekok River in the north of Thailand. Elephants have a unique way of greeting each other. They rumble, flap ears, entwine trunks. Scrambling out of a wooden longboat onto […]
Mai Tai’s Story – One Lucky Dog!
The story of Mai Tai begins in Bangkok, a city that has one of the worst animal control problems in the world. Thousands of abandoned dogs and cats roam the streets daily in search of food and shelter. One of those homeless hounds was Mai Tai, a two-year-old Australian Shepherd and recent mom with four […]
Mai Tai’s Story – One Lucky Dog
The story of Mai Tai begins in Bangkok, a city that has one of the worst animal control problems in the world. Thousands of abandoned dogs and cats roam the streets daily in search of food and shelter. One of those homeless hounds was Mai Tai, a two-year-old Australian Shepherd and recent mom with four […]
Thailand’s Dog Day Afternoon
From Bangkok to Phuket, Thailand is a country filled with abandoned pets. Dogs of all sizes, shapes and descriptions roam the streets, alleys and beaches in search of food and shelter. Some form packs, others hunt solo looking for a handout or a misplaced scrap of food. Many of these dogs, especially the packs, will […]
Abercrombie & Kent: Taking the Lead in Wildlife Preservation
The Abercrombie & Kent group of companies are fully committed to responsible travel that conserves the natural environment and sustains the well being of local inhabitants. Through the Abercrombie & Kent Global Foundation (A&KGF), the A&K group addresses the issues raised by non-sustainable use and loss of habitat and the need for education regarding natural […]