Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A disturbing act of animal cruelty at a temple in Hat Yai has sparked outrage among local residents and animal lovers after a man was caught on video brutally stomping a dog to death. The incident has since gone viral on social media, revealing the suspect has a history of similar behaviour.

 

The incident occurred at around 10:00 on 17 June at Wat Si Sawang Wong, also known as Wat Koh Suea, in central Hat Yai. A young man, dressed in black trousers and a long-sleeved shirt, was seen near the Dhamma practice hall of the temple, where he violently stomped on the neck of a white female dog.

 

Monks and laypeople who were preparing for an ordination ceremony witnessed the attack and intervened. The man initially denied any wrongdoing, claiming he “did nothing.” However, the dog was found lying nearby, struggling to breathe. Witnesses urged the man to take the injured animal for treatment. He picked the dog up and left it in front of a monk’s residence. The dog later died due to the severity of its injuries.

 

Further investigation revealed the man had lured the dog out from under a parked vehicle using food before carrying it behind the Dhamma hall, where the attack occurred. One of the witnesses, Mr. Nattawut Khantikaroh 29, who was residing at the temple while awaiting ordination, said he saw the man repeatedly circling the temple on a motorbike and found his behaviour suspicious.

 

Local caretaker Mr. Wichit, also known as Uncle Wan, confirmed that the dog, named “Khao” and estimated to be 4–5 years old, was gentle and had never harmed anyone. “She was shy and only barked out of fear. She never chased or bit anyone,” he said.

 

Khao was taken to a veterinarian immediately but could not be saved. Her body was later buried in a wooded area behind the temple. A formal complaint has been filed at Hat Yai Police Station, and locals are demanding justice.

 

Shocking revelations have since emerged. On 10 June, the same man allegedly stole two young puppies, aged two and four months, from Wat Khlong Hae, located about 3 km away, and abandoned them at Wat Si Sawang Wong. The puppies were later found injured, coated in turmeric, with one suffering a broken leg and bleeding in the eye. The man’s mother eventually returned the puppies and paid for their treatment.

 

The man, identified by his nickname “Kim Yong,” is 29 years old. His mother claims he suffers from psychiatric illness and has promised to admit him for treatment. However, despite her assurances, Kim Yong reoffended within just one week.

 

Local authorities and animal welfare groups are calling for serious legal action and proper psychiatric intervention to prevent future harm.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-06-20

 

 

 

Nuts !

Outrage among local animal lovers- who all eat dead animals! 😆

4 minutes ago, proton said:

Outrage among local animal lovers- who all eat dead animals! 😆

That does not excuse this killing of a dog.