The tiger sanctuary has been told their 147 cats must be handed over . A spokesman for the zoo said: "We are very disappointed that this decision was made by a local authority and we will now consider our next steps. The animals will be rehoused at breeding centres in Thailand . Animal rights activists have been campaigning against the treatment of the chained tigers posing with tourists for photos for years .
The tiger sanctuary has been told their 147 cats must be handed over . Wat Pa Luangta Bua Yanasampanno does not have permits for the tigers . The animals will be rehoused at breeding centres in Thailand . Animal rights activists have been campaigning against the treatment of the chained tigers posing with tourists for photos for years .