Sinergia Animal Unveils Global Exhibition Exposing Hidden Cruelty
Bangkok, Thailand, July 4, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Sinergia Animal unveils the world’s largest photo exhibition on caged egg production at Tha Maharaj Lifestyle Mall. The powerful visual installation features 37 massive banners, each 2 meters tall, inviting pedestrians to walk through the corridor of cages, a striking visual and emotional experience. Each photo showcases a real, high-impact image of hens trapped in cages, captured in 37 different countries around the world, including Thailand.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!“This is the most comprehensive global collection of images documenting the suffering of egg-laying hens,” said Saneekan Rosamontri, Managing Director at Sinergia Animal Thailand. “It’s a shocking but necessary reality check for the public and a clear message to companies: people do not want cruelty hidden behind their food.”
Asia is the largest egg-producing region in the world, with approximately 63% of the world’s commercial laying hen population, equivalent to more than three billion birds, located in the region. In Thailand, there are over 94.8 million egg-laying hens, the vast majority of which spend their entire adult lives confined in tiny cages, where they can barely walk or fully spread their wings. This system is considered one of the cruelest forms of animal exploitation in modern times.
An immersive and emotive experience
At the end of the photo exhibition, a monitor will play short, emotional videos documenting life inside factory egg farms, while activists with tablets encourage visitors to take action on social media and demand an end to the use of cages.
“I was deeply shocked by the images from different countries. Seeing the heartbreaking conditions of the hens made me realize where the eggs we eat every day actually come from. The farming system behind it is far more brutal than I had imagined. From now on, I’ll be more mindful and selective before buying each egg, so that my choices can help improve the lives of animals.” – Reflection from Sapaporn Pradith, one of the exhibition visitors.
“After witnessing the suffering of the hens in these images, I couldn’t help but think that the eggs they produce are likely of poor quality. And when we consume them, it may also affect our health.” – Reflection from Nin Narint, another visitor.
The photos featured in this installation were gathered by members of the Open Wing Alliance, a global coalition of over 90 animal protection organizations from across the world, including Sinergia Animal. The exhibit is part of a global campaign to end the use of cruel battery cages that confine hens in spaces smaller than a sheet of paper.
This global investigation exposes the scale of suffering in the supply chains of major food companies. It also comes at a time when bird flu outbreaks are escalating across the region, with cases jumping from animals to humans. These developments have raised serious concerns about the role of industrial farming in the spread of zoonotic diseases, further underscoring the urgency of phasing out battery cages.
More than 2,600 companies around the world have already pledged to go cage-free. In Thailand, leading brands such as Inspire Brands (Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins) and major hotel groups including IHG, Chatrium, and Marriott have made similar commitments. However, they have yet to provide clear public updates on their progress or confirm whether concrete actions have been taken toward fulfilling their promises.
“Companies must be held accountable. Every year of delay means millions of hens trapped in extreme confinement. This is an urgent matter of corporate responsibility and animal welfare,” Saneekan added.
Learn more about this investigation at: investigations.openwingalliance.org/realcostofeggs/