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Tiger Lunges at Indian Tourist During Selfie at Phuket Tiger Kingdom

The viral footage has prompted calls for stricter safety measures alongside ethical reforms at Thailand’s wildlife tourism parks.

The incident reportedly took place at an animal park in Thailand.
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Tiger attacks Indian tourist at Tiger Kingdom, Phuket | Image: AI Photo
Indian Man Gets Brutally Attacked By Tiger In Thailand

Overview

  • On May 30 at Phuket’s Tiger Kingdom, a chained tiger suddenly lunged at an Indian tourist who knelt for a selfie, capturing the attack on video.
  • The man reportedly escaped with only minor injuries, according to the social media post that first shared the footage, though park officials have not confirmed his condition.
  • Viewers noted that a trainer’s use of a stick and the close photo-op underscored lapses in visitor safety protocols at the attraction.
  • Animal welfare advocates warned that practices such as sedating or declawing tigers to make them appear docile heighten the risk of unpredictable attacks.
  • The incident has reignited demands for tighter oversight, clearer regulations and improved safety standards at wildlife tourism facilities in Thailand.