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Two lions and a 200 kg (440lb) lion-tiger hybrid called “Big George” are the cherished pets of a growing TikTok animal influencer on an unremarkable Thai street.
Tharnuwt Plengkemratch, who updates his feline companions on their almost three million followers, is an enthusiastic advocate for legal lien ownership in Thailand.
From their cage complex in Chiang Mai, he claimed from inside their playful and loving homes, which he said were the same as dogs or cats.
Nearly 500 captive lions have been registered in zoos, breeding grounds, petting kennels, and homes in Thailand in recent years, a rise in the population.
Social media, where owners like Tharnuwarht post humorous content and glitzy scenes with lions, is the driving force behind the boom.
Owners of lions have been required to register and microchip them before moving them, as has Thai law since 2022.
However, liger or tigon hybrids are not subject to breeding caps, few enclosure or welfare requirements, or any other restrictions.
The rise in lion ownership has been tracked by Tom Taylor, the head of Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand, and his colleagues, who also use social media to trawl through social media.
They recorded about 130 in 2018, and nearly 450 by 2024. However, nearly 350 more lions were declared lost after it was too late to confirm their whereabouts for a year.
That might be due to unreported deaths, the removal of an animal from display, or “worst-case scenarios,” Taylor said. We have spoken with local traders who have quoted us for live and dead lions and who have indicated that they can transport them across the border. ”
Lions and their parts can only be sold internationally with permits from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Lions, including cubs, have been documented in Cambodia numerous times in recent years thanks to media reports and social media, but CITES has not reported any registered imports since 2003.
Additionally, there is evidence that Laos’ captive lion populations are higher than those of CITES import permits.
In Thailand, however, imports of lion bones, skins, and teeth have decreased in recent years, despite persistent demand, which raises questions about where parts are now coming from.
As the price of reptiles dropped, Thai trader Pathamawadee Janpithak switched to lions. She sells one-month-olds for about 500,000 baht ($15,395), down from a peak of 800,000 baht ($24,638) as breeding operations like hers increase supply.
Between a stately full-maned nine-year-old and a sickly pair of eight-day-olds being bottle-fed around the clock, the three facilities in Pathamawadee house about 80 lions.
He sells about half of the 90 cubs she breeds annually to other breeders, who are increasingly opening “lion cafes” where visitors can pose with and pet young lions.
Wildlife protection director Sadudee Punpugdee acknowledged that Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) is concerned about the country’s growing lion population.
We’re moving forward slowly, he said, because private ownership has been around for a while.
That includes limiting imports of lions, making domestic animals the only animals available for breeding.
According to Penthai Siriwat, a specialist at WWF Thailand’s illegal wildlife trade organization, authorities are already faced with difficult decisions when enforcing regulations because confiscated animals are their responsibility.
Before stepping in, there is a lot of deliberation, according to Siriwat, taking into account the high costs. Thai owners frequently make use of conservation to justify their pets, but captive lions from Thailand will never survive in the wild.
When he discusses the lion trade, veterinary chief Natanon Panpeth cautions that the “wellbeing of the animals should always come first.”
Although a ban is unlikely at this time, Sadudee is optimistic that some provisions will be made stricter. He reaffirms to potential owners, “Wild animals belong in the wild.
We can keep a lot of other animals as pets, she says. ”
After their 2-2 preseason draw against fellow Premier League side Everton, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes rip at his teammates, saying their performance was “lazy” and requesting reinforcements.
After Fernandes’ opener was cancelled out by Iliman Ndiaye, a bizarre 75th-minute own goal by Ayden Heaven gave Everton the lead in Atlanta, Georgia, before a second-half goal from Mason Mount put United on a winning run on Sunday.
Following promising victories over West Ham United and Bournemouth last month, the Old Trafford club’s tour of the United States was halted by the draw.
Fernandes stated to NBC Sports, “It’s been important for developing how we want to play and getting the new players involved as well.”
We didn’t want this way to end, they said. We were a little sluggish today because of our performance, which wasn’t great. You can pay at any time with laziness, so we want to avoid that.
United’s worst-ever Premier League campaign came in the 2024-2025 season, finishing 15th overall, and are now looking to improve their position in the transfer window, which ends on September 1. Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, both of whom started for Everton, have already been signed.
It is “improvement.” However, it is not where it is required to be. The club is doing everything in its power to improve the financial situation they discuss, Fernandes said, but I don’t want to make fun of anyone.
“But it was obvious that we needed more quality and competition for the players who were here, and that’s what the club are trying to achieve.
“I’m hoping we can add one or two players to that.”
Manager Ruben Amorim responded to Fernandes’ comments by saying, “I think I’m happy for the players to feel that way. They must comprehend the circumstance, it goes without saying. Therefore, it feels good.
“I believe the tour had a perfect momentum. We had two weeks to work in a pleasant setting and good vibe before returning to Carrington [training ground] to kick off the season.
We are going to be motivated to do a lot of things [better] than we currently do.
On August 17, United face Arsenal in the opening game of the Premier League.
On Sunday, Chelsea reported signing young Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax for a reported £37 million ($49 million).
Hato, who has six caps, signed a seven-year deal with the Premier League side.
As Chelsea’s manager Enzo Maresca strengthens his squad to meet the dual demands of the Premier League and Champions League this season, the 19-year-old is their eighth signing since the end of last season.
Hato, who can play left-back or in central defence, expressed his excitement and happiness at being here.
“I had a lot of ideas for my future and wanted to advance my career.” I’m very happy because that’s where I want to go.
Hato signed his first professional contract at the age of 16 after joining Ajax’s academy from Sparta Rotterdam in 2018.
In 111 appearances for the Eredivisie giants, he made his international debut against Gibraltar in 2023, scoring four goals.
Chelsea, the club’s champions, kick off their Premier League campaign against Crystal Palace on August 17.
Prior to signing Hato, the Blues had already signed Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Mamadou Sarr, Dario Essugo, Estevao Willian, and Kendry Paez.
Eddie Howe, the manager of Newcastle United, has stated that Alexander Isak must “earn the right” to train with his team.
Isak’s £110 million bid for the Sweden international was turned down by the Magpies last Friday as they went training alone at their former club Real Sociedad in the shadow of his future.
The 25-year-old was reported by BBC Sport wanting to leave Tyneside in July because of what the club called a “minor thigh injury.”
He reportedly returned to the Magpies’ training facility on Monday, but Howe, speaking to the Newcastle Chronicle, claimed he had not spoken to the forward since Liverpool had submitted an application.
The Newcastle boss added that Liverpool, as far as he was aware, had not spoken to them since making their offer before he made the trip back home with his squad from South Korea.
Howe told the Daily Mail, “You must have earned the right to train with us.”
“We are Newcastle United,” he said. You must act appropriately in order to be a part of both a team and a squad, as the player has a responsibility here. That is also relevant in this situation.
Any player who does that will be given the opportunity to train with the group. No player should anticipate acting poorly or working with the group as usual.
Isak, who moved to Newcastle for £60m from La Liga side Real Sociedad in 2022, last season scored 27 goals in 42 games.
He scored when Howe’s side defeated Liverpool in the EFL Cup final to advance to the Champions League and helped them earn a fifth-place finish in the Premier League.
Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham in Seoul marked the end of their Far East tour.
When asked if Isak was scheduled to train after the game, Howe responded, “Of course I’d like him to, but I’m not sure at this time whether or not he will.”
Newcastle have been linked with a move for RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko, but the club has missed out on a number of targets. Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer called the current transfer window a “mess.”
He also discussed the situation surrounding Isak in an interview with The Rest is Football.
Shearer said, “I believed he might have stayed for a second season before this could have happened the following summer.”
“You’ve got to take what someone offers Newcastle if he can’t be persuaded to stay,” said the statement. In the end, you simply say, “Thank you very much for the wonderful memories you’ve given us,” and off you go.
He continued, “I’m not angry with him at all.” I am aware of the dynamics of football and am familiar with what takes place during and after the game.
I am probably aware of his mentality. Is it appealing to me? Is it clear to you? Probably two distinct things.
I want him out right away if it seems as though Eddie can’t possibly turn him around and he says no.
You pay your big money for him, whoever is willing to pay it, and you sign up others, likely already, before moving on.
Eddie Howe, Newcastle manager, announced on July 19 that Isak will “absolutely” be on the team’s pre-season tour of the far east after the Swede missed a 4-0 friendly defeat by Celtic with a thigh injury.
Hugo Ekitike has signed for Liverpool for $69 million from Eintracht Frankfurt as of July 2025.
Isak is ruled out of Newcastle’s squad for their pre-season tour due to a “minor thigh injury” on July 24, 2025.
Isak expresses a desire to relocate to a different city on July 24, 2025.
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Howe claims Newcastle have not yet received any offers for Isak as of July 29.
Isak trains alone at the former Real Sociedad on July 31, 2025.
Palestinians in Gaza have been displaced numerous times, and many of them have died from starvation brought on by Israel. The enclave’s residents are also in danger of experiencing an unprecedented water crisis, which is also taking place.
Before nearly 22 months of Israeli bombardment and ground operations that had already harmed more than 80% of the territory’s water infrastructure, Gaza was already experiencing a water crisis.
“Sometimes, I experience internal body thinning.” Um Nidal Abu Nahl, a mother of four in Gaza City, claimed that Thirst is stealing all of my energy and that of my children.
Water trucks occasionally arrive at residents and NGOs place taps in refugee camps, but that is not all.
After the Israeli water company Mekorot cut off supplies in northern Gaza early in the conflict, Israel reconnected some of the country’s water mains, but residents claim the water is still not flowing.
The water distribution network in Gaza has been severely damaged by the war, according to local authorities.
According to Asem Alnabih, a spokesman for Gaza City, Mekorot’s network has been shut down for almost two weeks.
Some wells, which supplied water to some needs prior to the war, have also experienced damage, and some have been contaminated by untreated sewage.
Many wells in Gaza are inaccessible simply because they are in areas where Israeli forces are battling, too close to them, or forced to flee.
Since Israel cut Gaza’s power supply, energy has been running on electric pumps in wells.
The pumps could be powered by generators, but hospitals are prioritized because of the limited fuel deliveries.
Except for one site, which reopened last week after Israel restored its electricity supply, all desalination plants in Gaza are no longer operational.
Alnabih described the bleak infrastructure situation.
More than 75% of wells are inoperable, 85 percent of public works equipment has been damaged, 100 000 meters (62 miles) of water mains have been harmed, and 200 000 meters (124 miles) of sewage lines are unusable.
250 000 tonnes of rubbish are clogging the streets, and the pumping stations are shut down.
Hunderttausende of people are still attempting to extract groundwater directly from wells in an effort to find water.
However, the aquifer at the coast of Gaza is naturally brackish and far below the recommended salinity level for potable water.
UNICEF issued a warning that Gaza’s groundwater was nearly entirely unfit for consumption in 2021.
Some Palestinians mistakenly believe brackish water to be free of bacteria because it is so hard to find clean water.
Aid workers in Gaza have repeatedly warned residents that kidney damage will always result from their initial discomfort.
The water crisis in Gaza has received less media coverage than the country’s current hunger crisis, but its consequences are equally as severe.
Water should never be used for political purposes, according to Rosalia Bollen, a UNICEF spokeswoman. She said, “There is a severe lack of drinking water, but it is very difficult to quantify it.”