VOICED: Thailand's Tiger Temple under fire from conservationists

The video discusses the Tiger Temple in Thailand, highlighting its popularity among tourists despite high costs and safety risks. The temple claims to be a wildlife sanctuary promoting tiger conservation, but animal rights groups argue that the tigers, mostly born in captivity, cannot survive in the wild. Conservationist Edwin Week challenges the temple's claims, stating the tigers are hybrids with little conservation value. Allegations of drugging and abuse are denied by the temple, which attributes the tigers' placid nature to human contact. An NGO investigation found evidence of severe animal welfare issues and illegal trafficking. The temple declined to comment on these allegations, while Thailand's tourism authority remains neutral.

What are the allegations made against the Tiger Temple regarding the treatment of tigers?

What is the stance of Thailand's tourism authority regarding the Tiger Temple?