A devastating incident unfolded today in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, when a pack of stray dogs invaded a cockfighting farm, resulting in the death of 70 fighting cocks and causing significant financial loss for the farm owner.

 

27-year-old Nonthawat Konsungnoen, the distressed owner of the farm, recounted being jolted awake around 2:30 AM by frantic clucking and commotion on his property. Rushing out with a flashlight, he discovered three Thai-breed stray dogs attacking his prized fighting birds.

 

As Nonthawat illuminated the area, the dogs fled the scene, leaving behind a devastating trail of dead birds. Each of these fighting cocks is valued at several thousand baht, with the total financial loss exceeding 60,000 baht. 

 

The stray dogs involved were previously owned by a local resident who relocated and egregiously failed to take the dogs along, leaving them to fend for themselves. This abandonment highlights a broader issue concerning pet responsibility in communities.

 

 

Nonthawat has publicly called on the previous owner to reclaim the dogs and take accountability for the damage caused. He expressed a desire for the owner to step forward and prevent any further incidents involving these animals.

 

In the wake of this tragic event, Nonthawat plans to distribute the surviving chickens among local villagers. This gesture is intended to both offset some of his losses and foster community support.

 

Sharing the birds as family meals could help mitigate the immediate impact of this catastrophe and strengthen communal bonds.

 

This episode underscores the broader issues of pet abandonment and the risks posed by stray animals. Without proper care and supervision, these animals can become a danger to both community members and their livelihoods. 

 

Picture courtesy: Khaosod

 

-- 2024-06-27

 

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1 hour ago, webfact said:

The stray dogs involved were previously owned by a local resident who relocated and egregiously failed to take the dogs along, leaving them to fend for themselves.

 

Kill them all quickly !!

I hope that the dogs are OK.

It is not their fault that some craappy human abandoned them.

 

Round them up and deport them.

When I heard that 70 fighting cocks had been killed I feared for the AN readership.

Despicable practice done by those who have no respect for life and only profit by any means. This is the difference between a country that has developed and one that's still way behind..............https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/facts-about-cockfighting

they should give the dogs brown uniforms

Maybe the dogs got fed up with them disturbing their sleep every morning. ......

8 hours ago, webfact said:

In the wake of this tragic event, Nonthawat plans to distribute the surviving chickens among local villagers. This gesture is intended to both offset some of his losses and foster community support.

Worth several thousand baht each a neighbour might offer you 100 per bird.

Since cockfighting is illegal in Thailand this story is a report of a problem solved......😀

4 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Despicable practice done by those who have no respect for life and only profit by any means. This is the difference between a country that has developed and one that's still way behind..............https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/facts-about-cockfighting

Are you not from the USA????

You know the ones providing all the bombs to be dropped on the 100,000women and children in Gaza? 
And you are worried about 70 chickens? 

11 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Since cockfighting is illegal in Thailand this story is a report of a problem solved......😀

It is not illegal.

It is not even illegal to bet on it, same as horse racing, bull fighting and Muay Tai.

9 hours ago, webfact said:

pack of stray dogs invaded a cockfighting farm, resulting in the death of 70 fighting cocks

I guess they were not really good fighters.

4 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

I hope that the dogs are OK.

It is not their fault that some craappy human abandoned them.

They should all be put down, worse pests than rats

16 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Are you not from the USA????

You know the ones providing all the bombs to be dropped on the 100,000women and children in Gaza? 
And you are worried about 70 chickens? 

I worry about all ways people disrespect women, children and animals. Israel has it's own Airforce. They really don't need our help.

17 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

It is not illegal.

It is not even illegal to bet on it, same as horse racing, bull fighting and Muay Tai.

Bull fighting is another form of animal abuse. I do like seeing the bullfighters get thrown. makes it a little more even.

19 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Are you not from the USA????

You know the ones providing all the bombs to be dropped on the 100,000women and children in Gaza? 
And you are worried about 70 chickens? 

 

 

Ludicrous numbers, don't like casualties don't start wars, don't like fighting chickens being killed, don't get involved in animal cruelty

15 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

I do like seeing the bullfighters get thrown. makes it a little more even.

You really live in a bubble, refusing to learn Thai language etc

Claim to live in Thailand but really have no idea what is going on here.

 

There are no bullfighters getting thrown off in Thai bullfighting.

 

 

4 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

You really live in a bubble, refusing to learn Thai language etc

Claim to live in Thailand but really have no idea what is going on here.

 

There are no bullfighters getting thrown off in Thai bullfighting.

 

 

You actually have that backward. You've said you just moved here so you think you know Thailand? I knew what goes on here 30 years before I moved here, and it's been proven ever since. I'm not refusing to learn Thai, I really don't feel the need, and I've gotten on here just fine with translating from my phone, my ex and my now girlfriend. As far as living in a bubble, I'm well aware what goes on not only here but all over the world, as I'm a reader and watcher of world news daily. Best not to assume about others. I was talking about regular bullfighting if you didn't understand that.Animals fight in nature because that's what they do to survive. People watching animals kill each other is sadistic and shows a disturbed mind. Sorry if you think that way but millions of animals lovers disagree.

1 hour ago, proton said:

They should all be put down, worse pests than rats

The cocks or the human owners ?

I wonder if those extreme animal lovers like this or not.

After all, the chickens don't have to fight anymore.

the cocks fight for fun, right, as there is no gambling involved, wink

Never hit a chicken on the road with your motorcycle.  If you stop the owner will say it is a 1,000 baht fighting cock.

Not very good fighting cocks then.

18 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Since cockfighting is illegal in Thailand this story is a report of a problem solved......😀

Not in 2023 when the government wanted to increase tourism with it

https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/general/40025361

22 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

It is not illegal.

It is not even illegal to bet on it, same as horse racing, bull fighting and Muay Tai.

Thanks. I see now that it was reinstated in February last year but under strict regulation intended to restrict the 'sport' to licensed venues. Amazing Thailand. 😀

and the moral of the story is "keep your cocks well in hand"