Dedicated local activists have been fighting for more than a decade to secure long overdue legislation to prevent cruelty to animals and promote animal welfare in Thailand. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Animal Welfare Bill has finally made its long way to the final stage of the legislative process before submission to the parliament for consideration, but it's currently being held up by the Cabinet Secretariat. The current term of parliament will end soon, and if the bill is not passed prior to that, the whole lengthy approval process will have to be started over again.
The bill criminalizes several abuses to animals and mandates welfare requirements for animals used in various industries. Without proper laws, it's very difficult for many local Thais to combat cruelty to animals and promote animal welfare. The bill will give police and prosecutors muscle in seeking justice for animals who have been abused. Animals in Thailand cannot afford any further delay.
You can help! Please contact Thai officials and ask them to pass the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Animal Welfare Bill now. Animals deserve to be protected by the same legal system that we enjoy.
