Chiang Mai locals want new panda, but politician wants govt to help local animals instead


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): Chiang Mai locals and the chief adviser of Chart Thai Pattana Party, Kanchana Silpa-archa, appear to have completely different opinions when it comes to asking China for a new panda.

People in the North want the government to ask China to provide a replacement for Lin Hui, Chiang Mai Zoo’s last female giant panda which died on April 19 at the age of 21.

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