A 70-year-old woman was seriously injured after being attacked by a neighbour’s pit bull in Samut Prakan on 11 March. The victim suffered severe wounds to her head and face after the dog suddenly lunged at her while she was helping deliver a parcel. Rescue workers provided first aid at the scene before rushing her to hospital.

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The incident was reported at around 18:00 when the Samut Prakan emergency radio centre received a call about a dog attack in Soi Ruam Pattana 8, Moo 3, Tai Ban Mai subdistrict, Mueang district. Emergency responders from Samut Prakan Municipality arrived to find the victim, identified as 70-year-old Mrs Foo Lorattanamongkol, sitting on a chair covered in blood. She had deep lacerations under her right eye, near the corner of her left eye and multiple wounds on her head.

Blood was found leading from the front of the house where the attack occurred to the victim’s nearby home, along with a clump of hair on the ground. The dog involved, a four-year-old male Pit Bull Terrier named “Four”, was found secured inside the owner’s fenced property.

According to Mr Methee Lorattanamongkol, 71, the victim’s partner who witnessed the attack, the incident occurred while the woman was carrying a parcel to deliver to the neighbouring house. At that moment, a child inside the house opened the door slightly, allowing the dog to rush out unexpectedly. The animal immediately grabbed the woman and refused to release her until she fell backwards, leaving her with severe head and facial injuries.

Mr Methee said the victim was known in the neighbourhood as a kind person who often gave food to the dog when its owner was away. He added that the sudden aggression was unexpected, as she had regularly interacted with the animal without previous problems.

However, Mr Methee revealed that the dog had a history of aggressive behaviour. When it was younger, it reportedly bit a utility worker who had come to collect water and electricity payments. About two years ago, the same dog escaped and bit another elderly neighbour, injuring her arm.

Following that earlier incident, the dog’s owner reportedly kept the animal confined and rarely allowed it outside, aware of its aggressive nature. Despite these precautions, the dog managed to escape again when the door was opened, resulting in the latest attack.

Daily News reported that authorities have not yet announced any legal action or further measures regarding the dog or its owner. The injured woman remains under medical care at Samut Prakan Hospital as the case continues to be examined.

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A few lead weights in it's left ear will do the trick. Pitbulls are evil animals and should be banned in Thailand. Doesn't the moron who owns the dog realise that the kid maybe next.

Just another perfect example of why this race, together with other undesirables, should be put down all over the world.

No doubt it will be located to a suitable shelter and all will be forgotten, just like previous cases.

always the same stories ! shoot the dog...next time it's a child and death !

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The animal immediately grabbed the woman and refused to release her until she fell backwards, leaving her with severe head and facial injuries.

Classic pit bull behavior. People just can't seem to get their stupid heads around the fact you can breed dogs to have innate behavior (like herding sheep) and this one was breed to kill.

2 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Just another perfect example of why this race, together with other undesirables, should be put down all over the world.

Breed, but there are race issues also.

This is the THIRD person that this animal has attacked. What more does it take to put down a dangerous animal? Should be euthanized immediately.

35 minutes ago, PhilipHabib said:

Breed, but there are race issues also.

when the wrong race gets the wrong breed all hell breaks loose.

6 minutes ago, LarryLEB said:

This is the THIRD person that this animal has attacked. What more does it take to put down a dangerous animal? Should be euthanized immediately.

Thai people refuse to euthanize at all costs. My Thai wife let out her old dog die a slow painful death from kidney disease instead of putting it down. Absolutely refused. They'd rather see dogs suffer great misery and people be attacked and killed then put a dog down. It's a sickness really.

These dangerous creatures should be banned worldwide. Surely people have leaned by now that they are prone to attack without warning and therefore aren't to be trusted. If someone has the desire to keep a dog, there are many friendly types to be had. The dog should be put down immediately and the owner prosecuted.

My Brit buddy one it’s a great dog it’s how you raise them. His is real friendly

Thai people aren’t big on dog training or socialization

1 hour ago, LarryLEB said:

This is the THIRD person that this animal has attacked. What more does it take to put down a dangerous animal? Should be euthanized immediately.

My view entirely- how many more violent issues with the dog before the owner realises that it is not a friendly pet?