The tiger temple is nothing more than a money making operation by some highly dubious monks... if it is a temple to anything it is a temple to animal mismanagement. There are several wildlife organisations trying to do something about this place, even the local authorities have agreed it should be closed but can't do anything as there is nowhere to move the tigers to. It would appear that they are engaged in the breeding and selling of cubs... to who knows where. Supporting this establishment is supporting all that's worst in animal welfare in Thailand.

With regards to the notorious Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, following complaints from tourists and volunteers about tigers being mistreated there, Care for the Wild International (CWI) undertook an intensive two-year investigation. The CWI report reveals evidence of illegal wildlife trade, animal cruelty, false conservation claims and visitor safety risks at the Temple.

You can read CWI’s report at:
www.careforthewild.com/projects.asp?detail=true&I_ID=580&mypage=Reports

The press release - "Illegal tiger trade, cruelty and human health hazards at famous tourist destination":
www.careforthewild.com/files/tt_news_release%2020-06-08.pdf

This issue has widespread media coverage:

"Black market tigers linked to Thai Temple, Reports says"
National Geographic News, 20 June 2008:
news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/06/080620-tiger-temple.html

"Thai tiger temple a con job, says wildlife group"
The Straits Times, 21 June 2008:
travel.asiaone.com/Travel/News/Story/A1Story20080623-72311.html

"UK wildlife group slams Tiger Temple"
Bangkok Post, 27 June 2008:
www.bangkokpost.com/270608_News/27Jun2008_news14.php

"Danish tour operator boycotts well-known Thai tourist attraction"
ScandAsia Denmark, 7 July 2008:
www.scandasia.com/viewNews.php?coun_code=dk&news_id=4474

Canada: CBC National News, 9 July 2008:
www.cbc.ca/thecurrent/2008/200807/20080709.html

"Danes join boycott of tiger temple"
The Nation, 11 July 2008
nationmultimedia.com/2008/07/11/politics/politics_30077848.php

"New report says Thai Temple misleads visitors, abuses tigers"
Ethical Traveller, July 2008:
www.ethicaltraveler.org/news_story.php?id=1101

"Paradise Lost"
The Star, 15 July 2008
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2008/7/15/lifefocus/15
35960&sec=lifefocus

Spiegel article (in German):
www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft/natur/0,1518,562903,00.html

Additionally, Animal Planet TV channel have now dropped their programme on the Temple.

The Tiger Temple is an utter scam and offers no benefit to conservation. There are so many better attractions to visit in Thailand, please don't waste your time visiting this abusive place. As well as the above links, more info can be found at www.tigertempletruths.org