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People in Thailand are accusing a high-profile television drama of potentially abusing animals after a cat was shown convulsing on the ground.
Concerned viewers of Thai drama "The Empress of Ayodhaya" questioned what was done to the animal to make its performance so convincing, with some suggesting potential mistreatment.
Despite the show’s producers scrambling to reassure audiences of the cat’s safety, a boycott campaign has gained traction on social media.
Authorities said they were investigating allegations of animal abuse.
In the controversial scene, a woman makes a cat drink her tea to test if it has been spiked. Moments later, the cat lays purring and writhing on the ground until it "dies".
Social media users, including public figures, quickly took to social media to air their anger about potential mistreatment of the cat.
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