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9 AUG 2012

PETA protest

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA) staged a silent protest on Thursday to call for an end to animal cruelty and encourage Bangkokians to go vegetarian. The group set up six sow cages outside the Bangkok Arts and Cultural Centre in which activists took turns to dramatise animal cruelty. Photos by Toto Lozano.

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PETA protest — A member of the Bangkok International Vegetarian Alliance lends support to PETA's silent protest.

PETA protest — PETA members demonstrate what they claim are poor conditions used to keep sows and pigs in Thailand.

PETA protest — "We're asking people to do animals, the environment and their own bodies a big favour and go vegetarian," said PETA Asia spokesperson Nuntanit Bumrungsap.

PETA protest — "With so many delicious meat-free options available, it's easier than ever to enjoy great food without causing animal suffering," added PETA Asia spokesperson Nuntanit Bumrungsap.

PETA protest — A German expat braves the heat of the sun during the protest.

PETA protest — A passerby offers his support to the protestors, spending half an hour in a mock-up sow cage.

PETA protest — Curious students watch the protest. PETA claims that more than 1 billion animals are slaughtered for food in Thailand every year, with most raised for food confined to filthy, crowded enclosures.

PETA protest — Tourists appear shocked to see people in cages. PETA's protest lasted approximately an hour.