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September 28th, 2026

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Two Paws Up, Way Up

News of the Weird

By News of the Weird

Published Sept. 28, 2026

Two Paws Up, Way Up

• Theatergoers in Thailand have a new pet-friendly place to bring their furry friends.

Yahoo News reported that the country's largest movie theater chain, Major Cineplex Group, started offering weekend showtimes for patrons who want to bring Fluffy or Fido with them.

Of course, there's a catch: Pets must weigh under 11 pounds and either wear a diaper or be kept in a carrier.

Visitors turned out in droves for a pets-welcome showing of "The Little Mermaid," cosplaying their creature companions as Sebastian the crab and Ariel the mermaid.

Not everyone's a fan, however; as one former resident said, "It's so ridiculous dogs are not allowed in (most Bangkok) parks but they can go to a movie or cafe. What comes next, you bring your dog or cat to a massage parlor?"

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