Pictures courtesy of Kaoded.

 

A disturbing case has emerged from Aranyaprathet district, Sa Kaeo province, where two men have been accused of shooting and killing a neighbour’s dog before butchering it and hanging the meat out to dry to make sun-dried dog meat. 

 

The incident has sparked outrage online and prompted swift involvement from animal rights organisation Watchdog Thailand Foundation (WDT), which is now working closely with local police to ensure justice is served.

 

 

The case revolves around the alleged killing of a pet dog named Chompoo, who had gone missing from her owner’s home in Moo 1, Ban Hunsaai, Aranyaprathet. Shortly after the dog disappeared, her owner’s wife reportedly heard a gunshot from the neighbour’s property. When the family noticed only three of their four dogs had returned, suspicions grew.

 

The dog’s owner, Mr. Thawatchai Thawornsill, decided to confront his neighbours. Upon approaching their house, he claims he discovered pieces of meat laid out to dry in the sun. Shocked, he recognised the fur and tongue, which he says clearly belonged to Chompoo. “I nearly cried when I saw it. I knew right away it was my dog,” he said. “She was big, they got a lot of meat off her.”

 

The incident was immediately reported to Aranyaprathet Police Station. Police launched an investigation and attempted to summon the suspects, identified as Mr. Sawaeng Ngamboonchuay, 68, and Mr. Prasit Hantayung, 56. The men, however, initially refused to cooperate, claiming the dog was their own and had been killed after it attacked their livestock.

In response, the Watchdog Thailand Foundation posted images and video clips on social media, alleging that the dog had been deliberately shot and butchered. The foundation’s legal team has since become involved, accompanying police officers to the scene.

 

On the morning of 25 April, police moved to detain the two suspects and brought them in for questioning, separating them into different rooms for individual interrogation. Both continued to maintain that the dog had been theirs and had been put down for attacking pigs.

 

Mr. Thawatchai remains unconvinced and deeply distressed by the loss. “If she damaged anything, they could have just spoken to me, I would have paid. But to kill and eat her? It’s beyond cruel.”

 

Police have confirmed they will be issuing formal summons. If the suspects fail to respond, arrest warrants will be issued. Pol. Col. Chuchart Kongmuang, Superintendent of Aranyaprathet Police Station, confirmed that investigators are taking the matter seriously and working closely with WDT to ensure legal proceedings are followed and justice is done.

 

Animal cruelty is a criminal offence in Thailand under the Prevention of Cruelty and Welfare of Animals Act B.E. 2557 (2014), which carries penalties of up to two years’ imprisonment or fines of up to 40,000 baht.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Kaoded 2025-04-26.

 

 

 

 

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Tastes like chicken.

3 hours ago, gargamon said:

Tastes like chicken.

I'll take your word for it  !

actually prom the picture meat looks chewy enough and possibly be delicious. chicken & pork is too rubbery for me.

possibly less fat as maybe dogs have good metablosim?

just in my opinion.

You're remembered by me Chompoo. To be honest, eating dogs for meat is akin to cannibalism in my book, given their emotional intelligence.. At least the death was quick.