Cyber Police to Take Legal Action Against Man Who Threw Dog Into the Sea

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Cyber police are preparing to take legal action against a Myanmar national caught on video throwing a dog into the sea, an act that has sparked public outrage. Authorities are also coordinating with the Immigration Bureau to consider deportation.

 

At a press conference held at the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) at 14:30 on 8 February, Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong Phiophan, CCIB Commissioner, was joined by Pol. Maj. Gen. Wiwat Khamchamnarn, Deputy Commissioner, Pol. Maj. Gen. Tinkorn Rangmat, Acting Deputy Commissioner, and Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat Deepor, to address the case.

 

Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong stated that the video, which shows a man cruelly throwing a dog into the sea, was widely shared online and condemned as an inhumane act. Watchdog Thailand, an animal welfare organisation, filed a complaint, prompting National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Kittirat Phanphet to order an immediate investigation.

 

The perpetrator has been identified as a Myanmar national residing in Thailand illegally. Cyber police are working closely with local officers in Chumphon, where the incident took place, to track him down. The Immigration Bureau has been contacted to determine whether the suspect will be deported in addition to facing legal consequences under Thai law. Authorities are also investigating whether others were involved.

 

Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong issued a warning to all foreign nationals residing in Thailand: “Anyone living in Thailand must respect and abide by Thai laws. Those who violate them will face full legal action.”

 

The investigation remains ongoing as police seek to bring those responsible to justice.

 

-- 2025-02-09

 

 

[freedomnow]

Just do the same to him - far far out at sea.

[watchcat]

3 minutes ago, freedomnow said:

Just do the same to him - far far out at sea.

 

Keelhaul him.

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Myanmar National Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Throwing Dog Into the Sea

 

Picture courtesy of immigration.

 

Immigration police have arrested a 19-year-old Myanmar national for animal cruelty after a video of him repeatedly throwing a dog into the sea surfaced on social media, sparking widespread public outrage in Thailand.

 

The viral clip, which showed a young man hurling a dog into the sea multiple times, caused significant distress among Thai social media users. In response, National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Kittirat Phanphet ordered an urgent investigation, instructing Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanumart Boonyalak, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, to track down the individual and ensure swift legal action.

 

On 9 February at 11:00 the suspect, identified as Mr Thi Ha Aung, also known as “Nut,” aged 19, voluntarily presented himself at Samut Prakan Police Station alongside representatives from the Watchdog Thailand Foundation, confirming that he was the person seen in the video.

 

Under the supervision of Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanumart Boonyalak and Pol. Maj. Gen. Panthana Nuchanarot, immigration officials, along with officers from the Investigation Division of the Immigration Bureau (IDIB), questioned the suspect.

 

During the interrogation, Mr Thi Ha Aung admitted that the incident actually occurred in late 2023 in Pak Nam Beach, Chumphon Province. At the time, he was 17 years old and had been drinking with a companion, identified as Mr Leutsouphanh, also known as “Ouan”. In a state of intoxication, they encountered a dog on the beach, and Mr Thi Ha Aung proceeded to throw it into the sea multiple times.

 

The suspect claimed that he later fell out with Mr Leutsouphanh, whom he believed had created a fake Facebook page under the names “Myanmar Orphan” and “Shepherd Boy”, where the video was uploaded to expose him. In response, Mr Thi Ha Aung contacted the Watchdog Thailand Foundation to explain his actions, apologise to the public, and express his willingness to face legal consequences.

 

The suspect has now requested to travel to Chumphon Province to formally surrender to the authorities handling the case. Coordination is underway between Chumphon Immigration and Pak Nam Chumphon Police Station, where the crime took place.

 

Police have confirmed that Mr Thi Ha Aung will face legal charges under Thailand’s animal cruelty laws, and his right to remain in the country is expected to be revoked. Further legal proceedings are ongoing as authorities continue their investigation.

 

-- 2025-02-10

 

 

[hotchilli]

On 2/9/2025 at 4:07 AM, Georgealbert said:

The perpetrator has been identified as a Myanmar national residing in Thailand illegally.

Well that's one way to bring attention to yourself

[josephbloggs]

Cyber police??

 

[fredwiggy]

Why then does the local police where I live do nothing when over 20 animals have been poisoned in our village?......

Punishments

• Minor offenses

  Up to one month in jail and/or a fine of up to 1,000 baht for mistreating or killing an animal without cause..

  Major offenses

  Up to two years in jail and/or a fine of up to 40,000 baht for violating the Cruelty Prevention and Welfare of Animal Act .....What the law protects Domestic pets, Livestock, Animals used for work, Animals used for entertainment, and Animals used for transportation.......What the law prohibits.........Killing an animal with unnecessary suffering Overworking an animal Neglecting an animal Torturing an animal Transporting an animal in an uncaring way Using a disabled, ill, aged, or pregnant animal for labor or show work Feeding live prey to snakes, crocodiles, or other animals

   

 

[The Old Bull]

A lot of high ranking police getting involved over a dog. Don't they have anything more important to do?

[watchcat]

On 2/8/2025 at 9:07 PM, Georgealbert said:

“Anyone living in Thailand must respect and abide by Thai laws. Those who violate them will face full legal action.”

 

Intereting, there must be thousands of people living in Thailand who does not abide Thai laws, Thaksin is one of them

[watchcat]

5 minutes ago, The Old Bull said:

A lot of high ranking police getting involved over a dog. Don't they have anything more important to do?

 

Monkeys in Lopburi?

[jippytum]

Bet the dog was a better swimmer than  the accused

[digger70]

5 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Why then does the local police where I live do nothing when over 20 animals have been poisoned in our village?......

Punishments

• Minor offenses

  Up to one month in jail and/or a fine of up to 1,000 baht for mistreating or killing an animal without cause..

  Major offenses

  Up to two years in jail and/or a fine of up to 40,000 baht for violating the Cruelty Prevention and Welfare of Animal Act .....What the law protects Domestic pets, Livestock, Animals used for work, Animals used for entertainment, and Animals used for transportation.......What the law prohibits.........Killing an animal with unnecessary suffering Overworking an animal Neglecting an animal Torturing an animal Transporting an animal in an uncaring way Using a disabled, ill, aged, or pregnant animal for labor or show work Feeding live prey to snakes, crocodiles, or other animals

   

   

   

 

Why would they do something about that ?

Someone is doing the Community a Great Favor Something that the Government in Charge is Suppose to do By Cleaning up the Soi Garbage Dogs.

[fredwiggy]

Hurting animals intentionally is anti social behavior that usually leads to hurting humans. One anti social behavior is a correlation to others. Any police that doesn't enforce the laws is a useless entity. That the government isn't doing much to enforce their own laws shows a lack of concern for it's citizens and should be revamped with those who will.

[Albaby]

16 minutes ago, digger70 said:

Why would they do something about that ?

Someone is doing the Community a Great Favor Something that the Government in Charge is Suppose to do By Cleaning up the Soi Garbage Dogs.

The police should be rounding up all off leash dogs and euthanising them all. The dogs are disease carrying blight on village life.

[Kinok Farang]

4 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

Monkeys in Lopburi?

Great idea but too far from the ocean.

[fredwiggy]

11 minutes ago, Albaby said:

The police should be rounding up all off leash dogs and euthanising them all. The dogs are disease carrying blight on village life.

It isn't the police's job to round up animals. It's the animal control's job, and they could be helped by upping the spay/neuter programs, funded by the government, who would be helping everyone, including themselves. Most of the animals in this country are in country areas, which means they roam free, including the one's owned by people. Leash laws would be good, but many people ignore pets once they reach adult stage here, so they are allowed to roam and make more animals.

[PETERTHEEATER]

Meanwhile, at a Korean restaurant.......

[watchcat]

12 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Meanwhile, at a Korean restaurant.......

 

Monkeybrain?

[connda]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

UPDATE
Myanmar National Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Throwing Dog Into the Sea

 

Picture courtesy of immigration.

 

Immigration police have arrested a 19-year-old Myanmar national for animal cruelty after a video of him repeatedly throwing a dog into the sea surfaced on social media, sparking widespread public outrage in Thailand.

 

The viral clip, which showed a young man hurling a dog into the sea multiple times, caused significant distress among Thai social media users. In response, National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Kittirat Phanphet ordered an urgent investigation, instructing Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanumart Boonyalak, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, to track down the individual and ensure swift legal action.

 

On 9 February at 11:00 the suspect, identified as Mr Thi Ha Aung, also known as “Nut,” aged 19, voluntarily presented himself at Samut Prakan Police Station alongside representatives from the Watchdog Thailand Foundation, confirming that he was the person seen in the video.

 

Under the supervision of Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanumart Boonyalak and Pol. Maj. Gen. Panthana Nuchanarot, immigration officials, along with officers from the Investigation Division of the Immigration Bureau (IDIB), questioned the suspect.

 

During the interrogation, Mr Thi Ha Aung admitted that the incident actually occurred in late 2023 in Pak Nam Beach, Chumphon Province. At the time, he was 17 years old and had been drinking with a companion, identified as Mr Leutsouphanh, also known as “Ouan”. In a state of intoxication, they encountered a dog on the beach, and Mr Thi Ha Aung proceeded to throw it into the sea multiple times.

 

The suspect claimed that he later fell out with Mr Leutsouphanh, whom he believed had created a fake Facebook page under the names “Myanmar Orphan” and “Shepherd Boy”, where the video was uploaded to expose him. In response, Mr Thi Ha Aung contacted the Watchdog Thailand Foundation to explain his actions, apologise to the public, and express his willingness to face legal consequences.

 

The suspect has now requested to travel to Chumphon Province to formally surrender to the authorities handling the case. Coordination is underway between Chumphon Immigration and Pak Nam Chumphon Police Station, where the crime took place.

 

Police have confirmed that Mr Thi Ha Aung will face legal charges under Thailand’s animal cruelty laws, and his right to remain in the country is expected to be revoked. Further legal proceedings are ongoing as authorities continue their investigation.

 

-- 2025-02-10

 

 

Wonder what his side of the story is.  Probably will never find out now that the witch-hunt has begun.

[WDSmart]

Lock him up! 😠

[nahkit]

8 hours ago, connda said:

Wonder what his side of the story is.  Probably will never find out now that the witch-hunt has begun.

He already gave his side of the story in the report.

[nahkit]

On 2/9/2025 at 4:07 AM, Georgealbert said:

At a press conference held at the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) at 14:30 on 8 February, Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong Phiophan, CCIB Commissioner, was joined by Pol. Maj. Gen. Wiwat Khamchamnarn, Deputy Commissioner, Pol. Maj. Gen. Tinkorn Rangmat, Acting Deputy Commissioner, and Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat Deepor, to address the case.

So a dog is thrown into the sea and four high-ranking policemen get involved.

 

Meanwhile, on the same day, a man is burned to death and there is minimal police response :-