Thailand prime minister requests another giant panda from China

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently voiced his desire for China to send another giant panda to Thailand. This request follows the death of Lin Hui, a beloved panda who had been a significant attraction in the country.

The prime minister’s request received support from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, highlighting the close diplomatic relations between the two nations that span over half a century.

The 61 year old Thai prime minister articulated that the presence of the giant pandas symbolises the warm bilateral ties between Thailand and China. He stated, that Thailand does not have a panda. However, the absence of pandas does not truly mirror our close diplomatic relations with China over the past 50 years. This statement was made during his meeting with the Chinese minister at the Government House in Bangkok.

Previously, the Chiang Mai Zoo was home to two giant…