CHONBURI — In a distressing incident that has shocked dog lovers, a British man has agreed to relocate his two pit bulls after they attacked and killed a 12-year-old Thai-Labrador mixed breed dog in a residential community in Chonburi province. Following police intervention, the man has committed to moving the dogs to another location by May 21.
The Thai owner of the deceased dog filed a police complaint with Nong Pruei police in Chonburi against the foreign man for animal cruelty. According to her report, the man’s pit bulls were unleashed and killed her dog just outside her house. She also claimed he made threatening gestures toward her and her family who watched the attack helplessly.
“The foreigner just stood there watching my dog get bitten, even laughing at me like a psychopath and didn’t try to stop his dogs,” she stated in her social media post. “The foreign pit bull owner even made a throat-slitting gesture at me, threatening me. He then petted his dogs and went back inside his house to sleep comfortably. The police and security guards of the housing estate went to his house and saw him lying down and mocking us in his room.”
The devastated owner added, “My dog was very kind and friendly and never caused trouble for anyone. I cried so much seeing the incident happen right before my eyes, but I couldn’t help my dog. I couldn’t sleep all night and couldn’t eat. Rest in peace, Gogo.”
Reporters visited the housing estate located in Moo 7, Nong Pruei sub-district, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province, where they met “Auntie Chaem,” the 60-year-old dog owner. She mentioned that similar incidents had occurred before, but no concrete measures had been implemented.
Another resident, 70-year-old Mrs. Kantong, recounted that her grandchild, who is transgender, had previously been threatened by the same foreigner with aggressive language and intimidating behavior, particularly when walking their dog. This has created an atmosphere of fear among residents.
Supachai Wongmuangkham, 48, added that the foreigner frequently causes disturbances in the community, including drunk behavior, arguments with security personnel, and setting off fireworks. These incidents have changed the previously peaceful atmosphere of the village, with many residents now afraid to take walks or let their children play outside due to fear of the uncontrolled dogs.
On May 19, officers from Nong Pruei Police Station and Nong Pruei Municipality summoned the British man to the police station. After discussions, he agreed to remove the dogs from the housing estate soon, requesting time to find a suitable place for them. He has committed to relocating the dogs by May 21, which has somewhat relieved the concerns of the local residents.
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