China may send another panda to Thailand after cause of Lin Hui’s death is established


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): China will consider sending another giant panda to Thailand after ascertaining the cause of Lin Hui’s death at Chiang Mai Zoo, according to the Chinese consulate in the northern city.

Chiang Mai Zoo said its final goodbye to Thailand’s last giant panda on Wednesday (April 26) with a merit-making ceremony to mark the seventh day after Lin Hui’s death.

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