Bullfighting in southern Thailand involves ……….

Saturdays in southern Thailand are often set aside for bull fighting. However, it is not matadors the bulls have to contend with. instead, two bulls collide head-on in front of several hundred cheering spectators. Since the contest ends when one animal runs away, the sport is not lethal - though some critics claim it is cruel. As betting on the sport increases, so does the purchase price of a top bull; upwards of 10.000 dollars. To boost their strength, these prize fighters are fed a high-energy diet of bread, bananas, eggs and vitamins. The main bullfighting arenas are found in towns like Songkhla and Hat Yai, near the Malaysian border.