Blazes at bird's nest caves leave industry in soupMy friends call me a foodie because of my boundless passion for hunting delicious food and trying new menus. With bird's nest soup, harvesting in caves in the southern part of Thailand has involved armed security guards. Yet, news last week about a big fire at seven bird's nest caves in Phatthalung reminds us of how shady this business is. The fire at the seven bird's nest caves means the natural habitat of birds, which provide revenue for the province have been destroyed. As for bird's nest soup lovers, hopefully, news of the fire at the bird nest caves will make their dish a little harder to swallow.

Source: Bangkok Post September 18, 2021 00:13 UTC