Picture from responders.

 

A 59-year-old man was killed after being attacked by a dog in Surin Province on the evening of 31 May. The incident occurred in Soi 3 of the Trad Rabok Village, located in the Nok Mueang subdistrict of Mueang Surin District.

 

Emergency responders from Rescue Unit 2 and the VR Surin Emergency Medical Service arrived at the scene following reports of a man collapsing or fallen over and being bitten by a dog. The victim, identified as Mr. Matthaya Sringam, was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Mr. Sringam, a local resident of House No. 228, Moo 19, Nok Mueang subdistrict, suffered severe lacerations to his neck and arm, consistent with a violent animal attack.

 

The scene was examined by on-call physician Dr. Sutthinee Tassyakul from Surin Hospital, along with Pol. Lt. Col. Rattaphong Prommee, the duty officer from Mueang Surin Police Station. After confirming the death and cause being blood loss from wounds inflicted by dog bites, the body was released to the family for religious rites.

 

Authorities have not yet disclosed details about the dog involved, as the investigation continues. Action will be taken against the animal’s owner, if located.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now 2025-06-02.

 

 

 

Guaranteed that this is done by a Rottweiler, Pitbull or another of the undesired species. They should just go collect these dogs from the owner and put a end to the the risk for public safety.

16 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Guaranteed that this is done by a Rottweiler, Pitbull or another of the undesired species. They should just go collect these dogs from the owner and put a end to the the risk for public safety.

Agreed. Thai Ridgeback as well.

4 minutes ago, JaxxBKK said:

Agreed. Thai Ridgeback as well.

Absolutely. Very dangerous!

Just now, Gottfrid said:

Absolutely. Very dangerous!

 

No way Thailand giving up this revered pooch.

I'm still amazed or just kind of curious when I see foreigners walking for exercise or whatever because I know there are soi dogs lurking everywhere.  Walking the deserted beach near me requires due awareness. I've encountered packs of dogs during my walk.

 

There was a heartwarming story the other day about a neighborhood that built shelters for soi dogs.

 

This is a prime example of why you shouldn't. 

 

 

No doubt the beast will not be put down and they will look to rehouse it. The owners should be prosecuted for manslaughter, if the stinking mutt even has one.

32 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

I'm still amazed or just kind of curious when I see foreigners walking for exercise or whatever because I know there are soi dogs lurking everywhere.  Walking the deserted beach near me requires due awareness. I've encountered packs of dogs during my walk.

 

Over the years I've found the routes I can safely ride my pushbike, and I still bring an air pistol with me. Any time I have to use the pistol, when Thais see me they cheer, when farangs see me, I get mixed reactions. And frankly, I don't care. I'm NOT gonna spend time and money going to the hospital for a fkng dog bite.

I think this is the same story I watched on TV yesterday morning

the guy was set upon by a pack of 5 dogs only 100 meters away from his home....the dogs have an owner.

On 6/2/2025 at 1:19 AM, blaze master said:

There was a heartwarming story the other day about a neighborhood that built shelters for soi dogs.

 Well, keep them there and don't let them roam around killing people.

On 6/2/2025 at 7:53 AM, HappyExpat57 said:

Over the years I've found the routes I can safely ride my pushbike, and I still bring an air pistol with me. Any time I have to use the pistol, when Thais see me they cheer, when farangs see me, I get mixed reactions. And frankly, I don't care. I'm NOT gonna spend time and money going to the hospital for a fkng dog bite.

Where do they sell airguns /air pistols please?  Been after one for a while!

11 minutes ago, Mark Hopkins said:

Where do they sell airguns /air pistols please?  Been after one for a while!

I bought one from a shop in Chonburi CIty, another one from a street vendor on Soi Buakhao Pattaya. I doubt you'll find one online, their legal status is in the grey area. The plastic pellets don't do more than scare the mutts, the steel balls that you can use in the same gun are lethal.