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Governor checks progress of Phuket Stray Dog Shelter renovations

The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong inspects the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang yesterday (Dec 5). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong paid a visit to the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter at the Bang Kanun Forest Park in Thalang yesterday (Dec 5) to check on the progress being made on renovations being made to the facility.

 

Gov Norraphat noted that developments have progressed at the shelter, which now looks after about 500 stray dogs after an approved renovation budget of B1.3 million.

 

Upgrades that have been made include updating the facilities roof structure, installation of a waste disposal system, renovations to the animal clinic, development of a sanctuary for sick animals, a new office building, and the establishment of a dog food donation centre.

 

Full story:  https://www.thephuketnews.com/governor-checks-progress-of-phuket-stray-dog-shelter-renovations-64990.php

 

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[Bob12345]

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“There are an estimated 11,500 dogs in Phuket, about a thousand of which are stray dogs that live in public spaces, around tourism attractions, and have a risk of rabies,” said the Governor last week.

I would say the estimate of "only" 1,000 stray dogs is a bit low.

 

Anyways, no independent verification of this number, no goals and timelines to lower this number, and another 1.3 million baht sunk into a black hole without attacking the core of the soi dog problem in Phuket.

 

But good for the 500 dogs there who will now live a bit more comfortable the rest of their lives in the shelter.