On September 17, Chiang Mai Zoo in Thailand held a press conference on the death of Chuang Chuang, a giant panda in Thailand. The zoo said it had tried its best to take care of the pandas for many years and stood up and observed a minute of silence. The garden said that on the 16th, Chuang Chuang sat eating bamboo. After eating, Chuang Chuang stood up and suddenly fell to the ground and died soon after.
The giant pandas' Chuang Chuang 'and' Lin Hui 'went to Chiang Mai Zoo in Thailand to carry out scientific research cooperation in 2003. The two giant pandas were loved and concerned by Thai people and became popular panda stars. China and Thailand have always maintained close contact in giant panda cooperation. During the two pandas' stay in Thailand, China regularly sends experts to Chiang Mai Zoo to assist in the breeding and management of the two pandas and check their physical health. Thailand will also regularly submit monthly statements on the situation of the two pandas to China.
In May 2009, with the joint efforts of China and Thailand, 'Lin Hui' gave birth to his daughter 'Lin Bing', which is the first panda cub born in Thailand. According to the agreement, 'Lin Bing' has returned home after the expiration of the term and gave birth to a pair of twins in 2015, setting a record of giving birth to twins for the first time.
The giant pandas Chuang Chuang and Lin Hui have not only enhanced the friendship between the Chinese and Thai people, but also built an important bridge for cultural exchanges between China and Thailand. " Chuang Chuang just turned 19 last month. China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center deeply regrets the death of Chuang Chuang. Thai media reported that "Chuang Chuang" suddenly fell to the ground after eating bamboo that afternoon, and his breath was interrupted, suspected of choking.