Thailand: Lion filmed riding in open-top Bentley
Thailand: Lion filmed riding in open-top Bentley
Police in Thailand have arrested a woman whose pet lion was pictured going on a joyride in the streets of Pattaya.
A video that has now gone viral shows the chained lion cub seated in the back of a white, open-top Bentley.
The lion was being driven about by a Sri Lankan man who has since left the country, and is believed to be a friend of the woman Sawangjit Kosoongnern.
While it is not illegal to own a lion in Thailand, it needs to be officially registered.
Taking your pet lion for a drive
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Taking your pet lion for a drive
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Re: Taking your pet lion for a drive
The story has progressed. In summary it appears all "privately owned" lions will be confiscated and the supplier shut down and prosecuted.
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Re: Taking your pet lion for a drive
I personally saw this two or three times in the UAE. Linked to a childish desperation to show off masculinity/bravery, same as shooting automatic weapons into the air during wedding celebrations.
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And wealth!!404cameljockey wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:55 am I personally saw this two or three times in the UAE. Linked to a childish desperation to show off masculinity/bravery, same as shooting automatic weapons into the air during wedding celebrations.
Re: Taking your pet lion for a drive
Yes, it's ridiculous for the people involved and I hope their attention seeking gets them into trouble but aside from that, I thought the lion looked like it was enjoying the ride!
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Many Emiratis have excessive wealth, but only a small-appendaged few feel the need to chain a large cat in a luxury car and parade it around town at slow speed!Dannie Boy wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 1:20 pmAnd wealth!!404cameljockey wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:55 am I personally saw this two or three times in the UAE. Linked to a childish desperation to show off masculinity/bravery, same as shooting automatic weapons into the air during wedding celebrations.
Re: Taking your pet lion for a drive
"However, Ms. Pupe admitted that she didn’t expect her friend to put the lion in an open-top vehicle and drive it for a sightseeing tour around Pattaya before going to the doctor."
https://thepattayanews.com/2024/01/25/u ... l-charges/
Thai Woman Unveiled as Real Owner of Lion Cub in Pattaya, Now Facing Legal Charges
https://thepattayanews.com/2024/01/25/u ... l-charges/
Thai Woman Unveiled as Real Owner of Lion Cub in Pattaya, Now Facing Legal Charges
Re: Taking your pet lion for a drive
Ah, he has good taste, he likes the same one as me at 0.21!
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Re: Taking your pet lion for a drive
Attention seeking Rich Prick. Driving a Bentley Convertible with a Lion in the back seat is obviously not enough... Damn, he even had his hazard lights on in case you missed him!!
But then, compare this to "Christian The Lion" - Truly magical....
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But then, compare this to "Christian The Lion" - Truly magical....
In Brief: -
But the FULL Documentary is certainly worth the watch: -
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Re: Taking your pet lion for a drive
This guy could afford a lion but not a Bentley:
Riding a lion in Dubai
https://pictures-of-cats.org/private-ow ... lion-dubai
Riding a lion in Dubai
https://pictures-of-cats.org/private-ow ... lion-dubai
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Re: Taking your pet lion for a drive
Yep, another attention seeking Rich Twat with zero respect for animals. These people need to be castrated in order for humanity to avoid any of their potential offspring.STEVE G wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 12:37 am This guy could afford a lion but not a Bentley:
Riding a lion in Dubai
https://pictures-of-cats.org/private-ow ... lion-dubai
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Re: Taking your pet lion for a drive
It doesn't always end well:
Saudi man dies after pet lion attacks him
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/mena/video ... ttacks-him
Saudi man dies after pet lion attacks him
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/mena/video ... ttacks-him
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And the poor bloody lion is killed.... Personally I couldn't give a flying monkey's for the 22 year old idiot who likely got what he deserved.STEVE G wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 1:06 am It doesn't always end well:
Saudi man dies after pet lion attacks him
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/mena/video ... ttacks-him
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Re: Taking your pet lion for a drive
pharvey wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:54 amAnd the poor bloody lion is killed.... Personally I couldn't give a flying monkey's for the 22 year old idiot who likely got what he deserved.STEVE G wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 1:06 am It doesn't always end well:
Saudi man dies after pet lion attacks him
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/mena/video ... ttacks-him