Lions and black bears found confined at casino at border in eastern Thailand
Published date: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:43:19 +0700Caged lions and bears were found in a casino allegedly used by Cambodian soldiers as an army base near the Thai border.
The wildlife was discovered when US-trained Thai marines seized the gambling den in Cambodia's Pursat province on December 22.
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Pursat Province, Cambodia |
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22/12/2025 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP174217 |
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Duration: 00:14 |
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