THAILAND

Cooped up with chickens

Spectrum, Angus Mitchell, Published on 10/11/2013

» As the cost of living continues to rise, and eco-consciousness is beginning to bloom in the developed world, urban farming, whereby residents of cities are using free space on their property to build gardens and raise farm animals, is emerging as a trendy alternative to supermarkets. In North America it isn't just ageing hippies and new hipsters that are mucking out their backyard chicken coop _ the investment banker, civil servant or taxi driver may be getting their hands dirty as well. Urban farming can also be seen in Bangkok, where people may use their limited land to raise a few chickens, a goat or even a pig. However, before you go out and build a pen to raise fresh bacon and eggs, it is important to know what national and municipal regulations exist governing this type of urban farming.