rooster59 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Thailand terror: Kiwi teen attacked by pack of dogs Canterbury high school student Sarah Calley was bitten by stray dogs when going on an early morning run along a Thailand beach. Photo: Supplied via NZ Herald A Kiwi teen's idyllic holiday in Thailand turned to a nightmare after she was set upon by pack of stray dogs while running alone at a popular beach. Sarah Calley, 16, narrowly escaped a mauling at the teeth of 12 feral dogs and only escaped by diving into the sea, where she was forced to tread water until the animals lost interest. The Christchurch teenager, who had hopes of becoming a vet, said she now lives in fear of dogs. Full story: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/thailand-terror-kiwi-teen-attacked-pack-dogs Otago Daily Times: 2018-10-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, rooster59 said: after she was set upon by pack of stray dogs while running alone at a popular beach. packs of stray dogs on a popular beach...; these are the kinds of stories that affect tourism and thailand's reputation, not the usual drivel cited by so many thai officials who havent the slightest clue what thailand's international reputation is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 18 minutes ago, rooster59 said: pack of stray dogs Kill them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailwagsdog Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 She wants to be a vet and is now scared of dogs .... perfect you can be in charge of lethal injections ...ha ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 23 minutes ago, rooster59 said: The Christchurch teenager, who had hopes of becoming a vet, said she now lives in fear of dogs. There's irony somewhere in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I just hope she got some rabies injections pretty quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctkong Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Thailand beach feral dogs in early morning are well known to long stayers but not tourists. Hotels should be responsible to keep their guests informed . I had a run in with a pack of feral dogs in bangsaphan beach area . Luckily I was informed earlier by the guesthouse owner so armed with an umbrella, I was able to frighten the dogs away. Always keep your wits about you when in thailand be it soi dogs, ladyboys, bargirls, police,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 A few weeks ago a 4 year old child in Chaiyapum province was savaged to death by 3 dogs that slipped their leashes. There was no noticeable response from the authorities. But now news of a Western girl being bitten by a pack of stray dogs may go global and damage the image of Thailand, leading to a drop in income. Watch the authorities jump into action. Pass the sick bag. Alice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 From the OP link the attack occurred at Nai Yang beach... A week before Calley was attacked in January, the dogs also bit five other tourists, according to a report in the Phuket News. So nothing done to address the problem. Yes the parents immediately arranged for rabies shots. https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/thailand-terror-kiwi-teen-attacked-pack-dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Bit 5 other tourists the week before. And then what 2 weeks before that?, and then? Lunacy by the hotel and police and hospital not following this further to the dog gang problem. Sound like Thailand 25 years ago. Rabies vaccine? Now I will read into this more if there is one that actually works for years. I have my radar on Thailand rabies news stories because of my family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, Ctkong said: Thailand beach feral dogs in early morning are well known to long stayers but not tourists. Hotels should be responsible to keep their guests informed . If the hotels would inform their guests that they shouldn't walk on the the beach in the morning, as that is the only time it's walkable, the occupancy rate would plunge. Very big efforts were made by the authoroties to haunt down one (1) lousy crocodile on Phuket, but when it comes down to the holy dog packs, nothing is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 last week my 4 yr old boy was btten at the temple as we attended a funeral, no blood was drawn and the skin was not punctured.The head monks reaction was '' maa gut len''....''it was a play bite'', this is the type of thinking that keeps Thailand in the stone ages...Thailand will never ever ever be a progressive nation with packs of stray dogs running feral ....STOP THIS INSANITY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Troll posts and answers have been removed. There is no humour in this situation regardless of how long ago it took place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Ownerless dogs without tax payment, without a chip and not on a leach can be all put to sleep. Start put annual tax on dogs heavily fine owners who dont pay dog tax this will really shrink the problem. All agressive dogs with or without owner can be killed too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I got attacked and shredded by a pack of dogs when I was young, never liked dogs since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Aussieroaming said: I got attacked and shredded by a pack of dogs when I was young, never liked dogs since. I could never eat a whole one either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 59 minutes ago, Vacuum said: If the hotels would inform their guests that they shouldn't walk on the the beach in the morning, as that is the only time it's walkable, the occupancy rate would plunge. Very big efforts were made by the authoroties to haunt down one (1) lousy crocodile on Phuket, but when it comes down to the holy dog packs, nothing is done. As I and many others have said, there is a feral/soi dog problem here which needs to be addressed. It is not rocket science and this place needs a clean up in this area, which could be easily initiated with a small amount of money and new by-laws relating to dog ownership. Take this from one who has been "attacked" by one. This situation is easily rectified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baansgr Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I hope the dumskis that feed them everyday are happy....why dont they take them to be neutered instead. With the outbreak of rabies its no longer a laughing matter, these idiots should be arrested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Get Big Joke to arrest and dispose with the dogs and get the PM to issue a profusely sincere apologies to NZ PM and its people.... I know, not going to happen, she's not Chinese.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney earl Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 It sounds like this is where thailand is headed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowgard Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Quote During a holiday in January, Is now low the saison in NZ that they bring stories what happend in January? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Mcseismic Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Vacuum said: If the hotels would inform their guests that they shouldn't walk on the the beach in the morning, as that is the only time it's walkable, the occupancy rate would plunge. Walking usually isn't a problem. It's running. It sets off the dogs chase instinct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmaxdan Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 The reality is that this problem isn't going to go away anytime soon. So people have to educate themselves as to what to do in the event of an attack. Firstly, dogs respond to quick movements which will trigger their instinct to chase and also they will then perceive you as threat, so if your jogging, as in the case of this girl or cycling then the worst possible thing you can do is speed up. As hard as it may seem at the time you have to stop and once stopped try and remain calm. If you do feel the need to move then back away slowly with your arms raised making yourself as big as possible. Dogs can sense fear a mile off and will then believe that they are in control. Talk to the dog in your loudest. most authoritative voice, don't be afraid to call for help. But don't point at it, this will make your hands a easy target. Hands should be held high or balled into a fists to prevent fingers from being bitten off. Also, Do not make eye contact, this can trigger an attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 1 hour ago, bannork said: A few weeks ago a 4 year old child in Chaiyapum province was savaged to death by 3 dogs that slipped their leashes. There was no noticeable response from the authorities. But now news of a Western girl being bitten by a pack of stray dogs may go global and damage the image of Thailand, leading to a drop in income. Watch the authorities jump into action. Pass the sick bag. Alice. I doubt it. The Thai authorities either ignore the problem or side with the dogs. Now, had she had been attacked by pigeons??? They would be mobilizing the tourist police and immigration led by the Big Joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Joe Mcseismic said: Walking usually isn't a problem. It's running. It sets off the dogs chase instinct. Yes, yes. I understand this, the point is, they (the dogs) shouldn't be there in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 1 minute ago, connda said: I doubt it. The Thai authorities either ignore the problem or side with the dogs. Now, had she had been attacked by pigeons??? They would be mobilizing the tourist police and immigration led by the Big Joke. I wonder if that applies to anyone shitting on you? I know it does if you're Chinese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronrat Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 The only stick needed against these pack of mongrels is a stick of dynamite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 2 hours ago, YetAnother said: thailand's international reputation pls no jokes this is a serious matter???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauGR1 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, Vacuum said: Yes, yes. I understand this, the point is, they (the dogs) shouldn't be there in the first place. Right, tourist areas and beaches, where tourists spend loads of money, should be safe at least in the day time. Now this girl , back in her country, surely will not speak very highly about her holiday in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobobo Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 2 hours ago, bluesofa said: There's irony somewhere in that. As a vet she could easily get her revenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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