(Photo by Chaiyot Pupattanapong)PATTAYA: A popular crocodile farm has its operating licence suspended for 90 days after photos of tourists feeding the reptiles from a floating cage raised concerns about safety. The popular attraction in Bang Lamungh district is owned by Utairatch Crocodile Farm & Zoo Co, whose main business is breeding the animals. Officials try to feed crocodiles from a raft during an inspection of the Elephant Kingdom Pattaya on Friday. In his capacity as director of the department responsible for issuing operating licences for crocodile farms, he has suspended the licence for 90 days while the farm improves safety measures. Police and officials from other agencies visited the farm on Friday after a video showing the feeding frenzy went viral.

Source: Bangkok Post July 16, 2016 10:52 UTC