A 61-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked by two pit bulls at a house in Chon Daen district, Phetchabun, on April 10. The victim, identified as Surachai Chuchalerm, suffered severe wounds to his face, arms, legs and body, with heavy bleeding reported at the scene. Rescue workers provided first aid before rushing him to Chon Daen Hospital for urgent treatment.
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According to initial reports, the attack occurred at a property in Ban Dong Khwaen, Tha Kham subdistrict. The dogs, a male and a female, had not been restrained by their owner at the time of the incident. Surachai had ridden his motorcycle into the property to collect a key and stopped near where the dogs were sleeping.
The sound of the motorcycle engine is believed to have startled the animals, prompting them to suddenly charge and attack him. Both dogs reportedly mauled him simultaneously, causing extensive injuries before help arrived. The victim cried out for assistance, alerting the dog owner to the attack.
The owner attempted to stop the assault by beating the dogs with a stick and throwing water on them, but these efforts initially failed. The situation was brought under control only after a piece of wood was forced into the dogs’ mouths to pry them away from the victim. Surachai was eventually freed from the attack and given emergency care.
Matichon reported that following the incident, the owner secured both dogs with chains and contacted rescue services to assist in transporting the injured man to hospital. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding any legal action or measures to be taken against the dog owner.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Matichon 11 Apr 2026
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