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A 49-year-old man from Ban Non Daeng village in Kut Chap district has pledged to stop consuming dog meat. This decision comes after a deliveryman discovered him eating raw dog meat on Tuesday, leading to local outrage. Authorities visited the man, known only as Sawai, after a video of the incident surfaced online.

 

Sawai explained that he killed a stray dog in self-defense while looking for crabs and later consumed its raw liver. He admitted to commonly eating dog meat since adolescence, claiming it to be tastier than beef. Although he was unaware of the legal implications, Sawai decided to quit the practice after discussions with officials.

 

The incident has sparked debates around animal rights and legal boundaries. Sawai, who has reportedly eaten around 50 dogs given by neighbors or found dead, faced no legal consequences due to the stray status of the dog and absence of a complaint. This case highlights differing cultural practices and legal constraints regarding the consumption of dog meat.

 

Moving forward, local authorities may increase awareness about animal rights and food safety regulations. Sawai's commitment to cease this habit could prompt broader discussions on cultural traditions and their modern implications.

 

Key Takeaways

• Sawai vows to stop eating dog meat after a public incident.
• He has been consuming dog meat since adolescence.
• No legal action was taken due to the stray status of the dog.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-11-07

 

 

3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

faced no legal consequences due to the stray status of the dog and absence of a complaint.

So where is the save the dogs groups that always seem to show up to make cases against foreigners or others who have problems with soi dogs? 

 

Humans, top of the food chain, well almost, so eat whatever you want 

 

Cows, pigs & chickens are kind of cute, and most people haven't stopped eating them.

Somebody should kill and eat him.

10 minutes ago, Nickcage49 said:

Somebody should kill and eat him.

Are you  a vegetarian ? All over the world people eat  meat from whatever animal they can kill , from budgies to horses and dogs  and  snakes and whatever in between.

16 hours ago, thesetat said:

So where is the save the dogs groups that always seem to show up to make cases against foreigners or others who have problems with soi dogs? 

 

I do know a Save the Frogs group that regularly responds here, but Save the Dogs, we're still waiting for that.

17 hours ago, thesetat said:

So where is the save the dogs groups that always seem to show up to make cases against foreigners or others who have problems with soi dogs? 

 

I'm here. What may I do for you ?

2 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

I'm here. What may I do for you ?

Make your case with police so they arrest the man for his eating dogs. Since noone else will with those so called animal protection agencies. 

18 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Humans, top of the food chain, well almost, so eat whatever you want 

 

Cows, pigs & chickens are kind of cute, and most people haven't stopped eating them.

Help himself to all the Soi dogs he can eat

I really don't understand the outrage, why is killing and eating a soi dog wrong? So many soi dogs are menace to society, and they create countless problems for millions of people. I really like dogs but I don't relate to all the sympathy for soi dogs. 

 

I don't get it, the government should be culling on a regular basis, these soi dogs have miserable lives, and how can somebody who eats beef, pork, lamb, or sheep complain about somebody eating a soi dog?

 

It seems trite and hypocritical to me. 

 

 

That's nasty.

Should at least cook it first. 

 

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