I live in Thailand also, and a message to all STAY AWAY from the Tiger Temples, the Tigers are drugged up all day long, that is why they soo docile, please do not encourage this disgusting treatment of such beautiful animals.
Even the majority of my Thai friends are very much against the tiger temples, feel free to make your own judgement, but do you really think a fully grown tiger wants to sit with hundreds of tourists every day having their picture taken?....Would you want to?