BANGKOK — Humane World for Animals applauds the decision of the influential Thai noodle restaurant chain, Por Mali Boat Noodle , to improve animal welfare by implementing a cage-free egg procurement policy within all its restaurants by the end of 2025. Further, the group will take steps to educate and raise customer awareness about animal welfare.
Por Mali Boat Noodle’s policy comes in response to the growing public concern over the treatment of hens in the egg industry. Most of the 70 million hens in Thailand kept for egg production are confined to tiny wire cages so small that they cannot freely spread their wings. In contrast, cage-free production systems provide a much higher level of welfare, allowing hens to express more of their natural behavior, including ground scratching and pecking, laying their eggs in nests, perching and fully spreading their wings, which are all scientifically documented behavioral needs.
Mr. Pantamit Pattananuphab, Managing Director of Por Mali Boat Boodle Restaurant, believes that switching to a cage-free supply chain will enhance customers’ dining experience and improve hen welfare. “Por Mali Boat Noodle cares about its impact on animals and society. We create simple food with great taste and high quality, and this change from using eggs from caged hens to eggs from hens who can walk and move more freely aligns with our values.”
Humane World for Animals, formerly known as Humane Society International, provided guidance and facilitated key connections to local suppliers to support Por Mali Boat Noodle Restaurant in adopting this policy. “Humane World for Animals is delighted that Por Mali Boat Noodle Restaurant has joined the cage-free movement here in Thailand. The management team understands that cramming hens into filthy cages doesn’t align with Thai customer expectations. This will inspire other local noodle shops to remove cages from their supply chains”, said Lalada Tangjerdjaras, Thailand Program Manager, Farm Animal Welfare and Protection, Humane World for Animals.
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About Por Mali Boat Noodle Restaurant
Por Mali Boat Noodle Restaurant offers an authentic Thai boat noodle experience, one that features noodle dishes with thick, fragrant broth and sauces, and other menu items that are wholesome and full of flavor. The restaurant features a class menu of Pad Thai, basil rice, garlic rice, hot pots and other dishes, and embraces the opportunity to introduce cage-free chicken eggs to these signature dishes. Por Mali supports small- and medium-sized farmers in their efforts to produce more humane, sustainable and healthy products, and is proud to serve dishes made with cage-free eggs to its customers. https://www.facebook.com/pormali.food/