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Thimphu’s stray horse problem points to missing roads, not rules

Apr 01, 2026 3 mins read
Thimphu’s stray horse problem points to missing roads, not rules

Stray horses wandering Thimphu’s roads maybe a familiar nuisance, but without road access, highlanders in north of Thimphu have no choice but to bring pack animals to the capital to transport essential supplies.

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