02/05/2026
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Thailand is accelerating efforts to protect the Korat cat, one of its oldest purebred felines, as numbers continue to decline. Conservation groups in Nakhon Ratchasima are expanding breeding programmes to preserve the culturally significant Si Sawat breed, long associated with prosperity and Thai tradition. Following a recent cabinet decision recognising five pure Thai cat breeds as national symbols, local breeders say the renewed focus is vital to ensuring the Korat’s survival for future generations.
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