THAILAND

'Temple of the Bells' rushes to clip wings of merit makers

News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/04/2017

» Like many lay Buddhists in Thailand, Pratana Laoterdkiat likes to make merit by freeing or feeding animals to restore her spirits when she feels gloomy, but experts warn the tradition needs to be curbed as it can cause damage to property and harm the animals while potentially helping to spread infectious diseases.