The Asian Reporter Pacific Northwest News q Volume 27 Number 11 q June 5, 2017 q www.asianreporter.com Thailand chunky monkey on diet after gorging on junk food CHUNKY MONKEY. A wild obese macaque named “Uncle Fat,” who was rescued from a Bangkok suburb, is seen at a rehabilitation center in Bangkok, Thailand. The morbidly obese monkey, who gorged himself on junk food and soda from tourists, has been rescued and placed on a strict diet of lean protein, fruit, and vegetables. Wildlife officials caught the chunky monkey — nicknamed “Uncle Fat” by locals — after photos of the animal started circulating on social media. See story on page 5. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ASIAN REPORTER FOUNDATION’S 2017 AWARD RECIPIENTS! Our special banquet issue recognizing the efforts and accomplishments of area Asian Americans is available online at <www.asianreporter.com>. SPiLt ink Gallery Acrylic Colour Pencil Graphite Oil Pen & Ink Watercolour Pets w Holidays w Special Occasions w Just for Fun www.spiltinkgallery.com (503) 442-6427 The Asian Reporter 922 N. Killingsworth St. Portland, OR 97217 USA LOT TERY GAMES ARE BASED ON CHANCE AND SHOULD BE PLAY ED FO R ENTERTAIN M ENT ONLY