A cat cafe owner in Bangkok's Bang Khen district is under investigation for animal cruelty after a viral video showed him abusing cats at his business, the Just Cat Cafe. The footage, showing the owner hitting and throwing cats, prompted immediate backlash, leading him to close the cafe permanently. District officials confirmed the closure after inspecting the premises on Monday.

The incident came to light when the disturbing video was shared online, capturing the owner's actions in a room full of cats. The visuals showed the man hitting several cats and throwing one against a wall. Allegations of poor hygiene, leading to skin infections among the cats, further fueled public outrage and demands for intervention.

In response to the outcry, the Watchdog Thailand Foundation filed a complaint with the Bang Khen police, urging authorities to take legal action. The owner, whose identity remains undisclosed, has expressed willingness to cooperate with the police and face any legal consequences. During the inspection, animal welfare organizations began coordinating efforts to rehome the 19 cats from the closed establishment to ensure their safety and health.

Looking ahead, these cats are being placed for adoption, with interested parties encouraged to contact the Bang Khen District's Environment and Sanitation Division. The legal proceedings against the owner are expected to unfold, potentially setting precedents for animal welfare enforcement in similar establishments, reported Bangkok Post.

Key Takeaways

• A Bangkok cat cafe owner faces legal action for alleged animal cruelty.

• The cafe is now closed, and all cats are being rehomed.

• Authorities are involved to ensure legal procedures are followed.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2026-01-27

 

 

Familiarity breeds contempt?

Consider this - the plight of these cats is not unlike that of migrant workers in Thailand.

In both cases they earn money for their employer, yet both are at risk of abuse by that employer.

A purrfect outcome for these felines though, authorities have stepped in to punish their employer, and are now going about finding new homes for them!

19 is just too many cats to look after, feed and clean!

Glad the foundation is protecting cats as well as dogs.

The very concept sounds like animal cruelty to me!

Throwing cats at walls is disgusting. I hope this creep gets a prison sentence, and that his cats are found good homes. We have 8 cats already and cannot take any more. Hopefully there are people out there who can do so.

Owner fleas the scene!

On 1/27/2026 at 6:29 PM, snoop1130 said:

The cafe is now closed, and all cats are being rehomed.

Alas, the pussies cannot get these anymore!

4 hours ago, Burma Bill said:

Alas, the pussies cannot get these anymore!

Chocolate is poisonous for cats.