Photo via MGR Online

 

In a deeply disturbing incident that has shocked the nation, three teenagers in Lampang, northern Thailand, have been apprehended for setting a disabled dog ablaze in a temple bathroom.

 

The atrocity unfolded in Wat Phra That Lampangluang's abandoned bathroom and came to public attention after the perpetrators, all aged 14, shared a video of their actions on social media. The footage showed the black dog, already suffering from previous injuries, attempting to hide behind a toilet as it was mercilessly set on fire. The animal, sadly, succumbed to the flames.

 

Local residents, horrified by the footage, reported the incident to the Watchdog Thailand Foundation (WDT) on August 14. In response, police quickly detained the suspects. During questioning, the teenagers claimed they acted out of fear, suggesting they attacked preemptively, concerned the dog might bite them.

 

However, this narrative was dismissed by WDT, who stated the dog’s disabilities from a prior accident made such an attack implausible. They further accused the teens of siphoning petrol from a motorcycle, using it to ignite the helpless animal. The teens asserted the dog survived by leaping away from the flames, a claim WDT firmly rejected. They pointed out that the dog’s condition rendered it too incapacitated to escape or retaliate.

 

As the video circulated online, it provoked widespread outrage and calls for justice. WDT has urged Ko Kha Police to press the teenagers into revealing where they disposed of the dog’s remains.

 

 

This heartless act has not only raised questions about animal cruelty but also highlighted the influence of social media on such behaviours. As authorities pursue justice, discussions about better education on animal rights and ethical behaviours for youths have gained momentum.

 

Such acts of violence underscore a need for preventive measures and social interventions to avoid future occurrences. Lampang’s local community, along with various animal rights organisations, continue to push for accountability and strategies to protect vulnerable animals from such senseless cruelty.

 

Meanwhile, the incident has sparked a renewed dialogue on how to effectively address juvenile delinquency and the societal factors that may contribute to such alarming actions. Authorities are encouraged to implement educational programmes focusing on empathy and respect for all living creatures, hopefully preventing similarly horrifying acts in the future.

 

As this story unfolds, the nation watches closely, rooting for justice for the defenceless victim and advocating stronger protective laws for animals in Thailand.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-08-15

 

The one pet peeve I have about Thais is how they treat dogs especially in Isaan and guess Chang mai as well. The mindset of these people really helps me to dislike them.

Sentence them to work in a Dog Shelter for 6 months shoveling poop and giving dog’s flea baths.  Then mandatory attendance to the Temple as scribes begging for food and scrubbing rocks.

13 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

The one pet peeve I have about Thais is how they treat dogs especially in Isaan and guess Chang mai as well. The mindset of these people really helps me to dislike them.

Believe me it is much better than 55 years ago.  I saved more than one dog from being beaten to death for traying to steal a little rice from a child.  Thai wanted guard dogs but just did not want to feed them.  I was probably lucky being a GI and did not get my ass kicked by some Thais.  Probably surprised them that I would stick up for the dog.  Once they were chasing the dog with a short board with a nail in the end of the board.  They must have thought I was nuts at the time.

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The atrocity unfolded in Wat Phra That Lampangluang's abandoned bathroom and came to public attention after the perpetrators, all aged 14, shared a video of their actions on social media. The footage showed the black dog, already suffering from previous injuries, attempting to hide behind a toilet as it was mercilessly set on fire. The animal, sadly, succumbed to the flames.

Bastards....

Wtf is wrong with them ? What they are doing is sick and how they can use an excuse they thought it might bite them when it's obviously hiding to get away from them. They then no doubt shut the door on it keeping it in there before then going to get gasoline to set it on fire .

They also done it in a temple of all places.

Utterly depraved 🤬

Ahh, Buddhism, Thainess.... people are similar the world over. Kids need a good kick up the AR#E, idiots.

can only hope karma gets them..

Burn the kids , let them feel the pain the poor dog did. 

So burn them in a school yard for other kids to see ! 

For once, I'm speechless. 

9 minutes ago, BIFROST said:

So burn them in a school yard for other kids to see ! 

Presumably you've never had children.

The main problem is these scumbags will continue this behavior with humans. Anyone who can attack and kill a helpless animal has severe mental problems, a learned behavior that will take a long time to change if at all. If you have no respect for life you don't belong here.

Scumbags. I never cease to be both appalled and puzzled at the cruel way many people treat animals in Buddhist Thailand. 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo via MGR Online

 

In a deeply disturbing incident that has shocked the nation, three teenagers in Lampang, northern Thailand, have been apprehended for setting a disabled dog ablaze in a temple bathroom.

 

The atrocity unfolded in Wat Phra That Lampangluang's abandoned bathroom and came to public attention after the perpetrators, all aged 14, shared a video of their actions on social media. The footage showed the black dog, already suffering from previous injuries, attempting to hide behind a toilet as it was mercilessly set on fire. The animal, sadly, succumbed to the flames.

 

Local residents, horrified by the footage, reported the incident to the Watchdog Thailand Foundation (WDT) on August 14. In response, police quickly detained the suspects. During questioning, the teenagers claimed they acted out of fear, suggesting they attacked preemptively, concerned the dog might bite them.

 

However, this narrative was dismissed by WDT, who stated the dog’s disabilities from a prior accident made such an attack implausible. They further accused the teens of siphoning petrol from a motorcycle, using it to ignite the helpless animal. The teens asserted the dog survived by leaping away from the flames, a claim WDT firmly rejected. They pointed out that the dog’s condition rendered it too incapacitated to escape or retaliate.

 

As the video circulated online, it provoked widespread outrage and calls for justice. WDT has urged Ko Kha Police to press the teenagers into revealing where they disposed of the dog’s remains.

 

 

This heartless act has not only raised questions about animal cruelty but also highlighted the influence of social media on such behaviours. As authorities pursue justice, discussions about better education on animal rights and ethical behaviours for youths have gained momentum.

 

Such acts of violence underscore a need for preventive measures and social interventions to avoid future occurrences. Lampang’s local community, along with various animal rights organisations, continue to push for accountability and strategies to protect vulnerable animals from such senseless cruelty.

 

Meanwhile, the incident has sparked a renewed dialogue on how to effectively address juvenile delinquency and the societal factors that may contribute to such alarming actions. Authorities are encouraged to implement educational programmes focusing on empathy and respect for all living creatures, hopefully preventing similarly horrifying acts in the future.

 

As this story unfolds, the nation watches closely, rooting for justice for the defenceless victim and advocating stronger protective laws for animals in Thailand.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-08-15

 

I have a black big Labrador and know that many are afraid only because of his colour. Something with superstition, ghosts and fear.

The religion of peace 

This time a dog. Next time a classmate or teen gang rival. People (even if they are teenagers) who do such things, need to be locked up in a psychiatric hospital 

Of course I can't understand why they did this, but even more than that, why did they video it? Did they think others would want to see this? 😧

😡😡😡😡😞😞😞😞

They're deranged little <deleted> - hope they get bitten & karma served 

Sicks minds - very worrying indeed. 

It highlights two problems; the first one is the dumping of animals at temples, remaining not neutered and continue to do what every living species on planet Earth is doing. Apart from a countrywide programme to neuter stray animals there are also possibilities to vaccinate them to avoid rabies and other diseases. 
The second, actually much more worrying problem is the mindset of these teenagers. What is going on in their minds to not only torment a helpless animal but to also tape this for social media exposure? Don't tell me that this is borderline normal; they need to be not only properly smacked but re-educated in working in a morgue or something similarly unpleasant with the stern message that if there is a "next time" they will be locked up in the slammer and the keys are getting thrown away. 

 

2 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

The main problem is these scumbags will continue this behavior with humans. Anyone who can attack and kill a helpless animal has severe mental problems, a learned behavior that will take a long time to change if at all. If you have no respect for life you don't belong here.

Little Buddhist psychopaths. Quite scary to think they will one day procreate.

A decent punishment would be to severely burn their hands and feet so they can crawl around the rest of their days, like maggots that they are

They say murderers often start with animals first.

Name of the dog please; least we can do, after such a disgusting atrocity, is remember the victim.

I have 9 dogs at our home, one time during Covid 11.

5 German Shepherds and 4 Thai dogs.  All but 3 GSD's are rescues, have blind, brain damaged and crippled, wife feeds morning and night some Soi dogs same as myself when out for a beer.

 

Those youngsters displayed no empathy which is disturbing behaviour, at 14 they are more than old enough to recognise pain and fear yet find them enjoyable.

 

Worrisome in the extreme since imprisoning the dog, siphoning petrol would have taken time so they knew exactly what they were doing.

 

Wish some very large dog loving monks had taken them aside explaining they had "Fallen down the stairs".  

16 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

The one pet peeve I have about Thais is how they treat dogs especially in Isaan and guess Chang mai as well. The mindset of these people really helps me to dislike them.

 

Brutal act of a few idiots never stand for the rest.

 

I have been in CNX for two decades by now and noticed:

Ordinary people don't abuse harmless dogs.

Instead, they are often caring enough toward these animals.

Providing them with food and water.

The  municipality even gives  them rabbies vaccination  periodically, including strays.

 

Do you yourself see  anyone torching around  gentle dogs on regular basis near  you?

3 hours ago, ronster said:

Wtf is wrong with them ? What they are doing is sick and how they can use an excuse they thought it might bite them when it's obviously hiding to get away from them. They then no doubt shut the door on it keeping it in there before then going to get gasoline to set it on fire .

They also done it in a temple of all places.

Utterly depraved 🤬

I totally agree…. Depraved and the children should be punished accordingly. I can’t help, however, pointing out the irony, and in my opinion equally depraved, for the number of times over the years where I have read articles in this same press about dog(s) ripping off the faces of children or older defenseless people in apparently unprovoked vicious attacks. And then the Thaïs refuse to put down the animal, often referring to Buddhist rules of doing no harm.

If they are not charged with felony animal abuse, how about felony arson of a temple? These idiots need some serious consequences.

What is wrong completely unacceptable behavior I hope he gets what he deserves

17 minutes ago, carlf said:

I totally agree…. Depraved and the children should be punished accordingly. I can’t help, however, pointing out the irony, and in my opinion equally depraved, for the number of times over the years where I have read articles in this same press about dog(s) ripping off the faces of children or older defenseless people in apparently unprovoked vicious attacks. And then the Thaïs refuse to put down the animal, often referring to Buddhist rules of doing no harm.

Yeah the giving the dog away to another owner after it has killed people blows my mind 🤔

A lot of these type of attacks are unfortunately idiots with large breeds like Rottweiler, Pitbull etc and they go out leaving the dog either wandering, a gate open or someone walks into the dogs yard not realising the dog is not tied up or locked inside.

3 hours ago, yankyoakum said:

can only hope karma gets them..

 

There is no karma, wake up it's an old myth with no evidence for it