Police

Police Clear Phuket Cafe After Lion Attack Rumors

Police inspected a Phuket cafe after social media rumors of a lion attacking a tourist, but confirmed the facility operates legally with properly licensed and vaccinated animals.

11 Aug The Phuket Express

Phuket — Officers from Chalong Police Station conducted an inspection of Lion Cafe in Phuket following widespread social media reports claiming a lion had attacked a Chinese tourist. Authorities confirmed that the establishment operates legally and that its animals are properly licensed and vaccinated. At 4:00 p.m., Pol. Col. Surasak Jaidee, Superintendent of Chalong Police Station, […]

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