Today this guy is bringing along 6 big dogs along S. Jomtien beach. Public endangerment. Maybe 2or 3 at most but what the is this about?? If authority is permitting this outrage then surely shotguns should be also allowed.

2 minutes ago, Point Arguello said:

Today this guy is bringing along 6 big dogs along S. Jomtien beach

Some foreigners who relocate here get lonely, they find dogs heal their insecurities.

I'm lucky, got a big family and close friends here.

14 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Some foreigners who relocate here get lonely, they find dogs heal their insecurities.

I'm lucky, got a big family and close friends here.

Most foreigners in their right mind have better options around here

The picture is not clear. What breed of dog (if any) are they?

35 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

The picture is not clear. What breed of dog (if any) are they?

Does that really matter? Dogs off their leash are a danger and should be 'dealt with', as should the 'owner'.

33 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

Does that really matter? Dogs off their leash are a danger and should be 'dealt with', as should the 'owner'.

I am trying to understand the severity of the threat. Was there a clear and present danger? Was it a code red situation? Should a SWAT team be deployed?

17 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

I am trying to understand the severity of the threat. Was there a clear and present danger? Was it a code red situation? Should a SWAT team be deployed?

There is always a clear and present danger when dogs of the size in the OP are off their leash. Don't ask silly questions please.

You would soon complain if a rabid soi dog, or any other, bit YOU.

Edited June 26Jun 26 by wil iam not

Six dogs on the loose is OK. A beer or a ciggie on the beach is a no-no.

1 hour ago, Briggsy said:

The picture is not clear. What breed of dog (if any) are they?

they don't look like golden retrievers or poodles.

that's all i need to know.

1 hour ago, Briggsy said:

The picture is not clear. What breed of dog (if any) are they?

What do you mean by 'if any' when assessing the breed of the six, visible dogs?

1 hour ago, Briggsy said:

The picture is not clear. What breed of dog (if any) are they?

1 hour ago, Briggsy said:

The picture is not clear. What breed of dog (if any) are they?

Doesn't matter. All dogs <deleted> on the beach. You think the deadbeat picks up their <deleted>?

Of course, Patts itself pours its <deleted> directly into the ocean...

1 hour ago, Briggsy said:

The picture is not clear. What breed of dog (if any) are they?

1 hour ago, Briggsy said:

The picture is not clear. What breed of dog (if any) are they?

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Doesn't matter. All dogs <deleted> on the beach. You think the deadbeat picks up their <deleted>?

Of course, Patts itself pours its <deleted> directly into the ocean...

58 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

I am trying to understand the severity of the threat. Was there a clear and present danger? Was it a code red situation? Should a SWAT team be deployed?

If your thinking about being a comedian I got a pro tip for ya Bud: Don't quite your day job

Everyone here should honestly ask themselves what is the real problem here. I am not okay with this situation as it stands, as there should be leashes on those dogs.

That dogs defecate on the beach is a problem, even though some locals and foreigners do also.

Others have asked what breed as there is a fear about certain breeds that attack and can hurt people quick, if they aren't trained to be gentle. All dogs that aren't trained to be gentle can bite anyway.

There actually isn't much difference here than is seen daily around schools , temples, outside 7-11's and roaming almost every street in Thailand, besides the fact they are with someone who is likely their owner.

I fully understand the possible problems dogs can cause, especially if they aren't trained and just roamers, and these dogs should be, like they are in the western cities and owned, on leashes, as they have leash laws there and not here, so this isn't so much of this man's problem but the whole country's.

This shouldn't happen for a few reasons. Walking dogs on a beach is done by millions ,including multiple dogs, but it's usually done away from people, with leashes, and if you have this many, they're likely to end up fighting other loose dogs, which is a problem also.

Are dogs allowed on this beach, and if so how many and should they be leashed? These are Thailand's laws regarding pets on beaches.....Where Dogs Are Welcomed

• Koh Lanta: Famous among dog lovers for its highly tolerant beaches and local rescue efforts.

• Phuket & Koh Samui: The majority of open public beaches here are pet-friendly, though keeping your dog leashed and cleaning up after them is strictly expected near resort areas.

• Hua Hin & Khao Takiab: The wide, open beaches are very dog-friendly, and you will even find beachside cafes and chair rentals that welcome pets.

• Koh Chang: Known for its less commercialized atmosphere, this island has many quiet beaches where dogs can roam and splash freely.

Where Dogs Are Prohibited

• National Parks: You must not bring dogs to beaches located within Thailand's National Parks (such as the Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park, or Maya Bay in Phi Phi).

1 hour ago, wil iam not said:

There is always a clear and present danger when dogs of the size in the OP are off their leash. Don't ask silly questions please.

You would soon complain if a rabid soi dog, or any other, bit YOU.

The only problem with that is there are millions of loose dogs in Thailand, most of them without real owners, and the ones who are owned, also tend to run free. The government's job is to protect it's citizens, and the spay/neuter program that's available here works, but it needs to be increased tenfold all over the country, and paid for by the government. It's the only humane way to reduce the population.

Putting leash laws into action would help, but without microchips there's no way to tell who owns them. Like my subdivision did when we were incorporated into the city, animals weren't allowed to roam anymore, and it helped quite a bit, even including many cats.

9 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

It's the only humane way to reduce the population.

No, there is another 'humane' way to deal with the dogs, instead of letting them scavenge for food, get rabies, or get run over.

Wonder who put these dangerous animals on the Earth.

Edited June 26Jun 26 by wil iam not

2 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

No, there is another 'humane' way to deal with the dogs, instead of letting them scavenge for food, get rabies, or get run over.

Wonder who put these dangerous animals on the Earth.

They actually save lives daily, maybe 40 or so humans are killed in the US yearly by dogs, but they save many thousands of lives. They're companion animals that increase the longevity of many people, are used to sniff out drugs and bombs, carbon monoxide leaks, warning of fires, search and rescue operations, and people have a much lower chance of succumbing to heart problems if they own dogs. One of many links........https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2023/04/health-benefits-of-owning-pets

Edited June 26Jun 26 by fredwiggy

6 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

They actually save lives daily, maybe 40 or so humans are killed in the US yearly by dogs, but they save many thousands of lives. They're companion animals that increase the longevity of many people, are used to sniff out drugs and bombs, search and rescue operations, and people have a much lower chance of succumbing to heart problems if they own dogs.

I was talking about loose, soi dogs here in Thailand and not the wonderful Guide Dogs for the Blind or Drug Sniffers, or properly looked-after pets.

You put a link to the health benfits of keeping pets. Does that apply to goldfish? 555

Edited June 26Jun 26 by wil iam not

1 hour ago, Point Arguello said:

If your thinking about being a comedian I got a pro tip for ya Bud: Don't quite your day job

You are so clever.!

Bravo.!

Of course strays should be "delt with" accordingly. But the OP sure looks like dis guy is pulling along his personal sh!tlode of dogs by design. And I thought these Thais feeding strays was bad... For what it's worth - going to show photo to lifeguards and officials. Dog in a pack are more than sum of parts.

5 minutes ago, Point Arguello said:

Of course strays should be "delt with" accordingly. But the OP sure looks like dis guy is pulling along his personal sh!tlode of dogs by design. And I thought these Thais feeding strays was bad... For what it's worth - going to show photo to lifeguards and officials. Dog in a pack are more than sum of parts.

It could be seen that the guy does have the six dogs on leads, but I wonder how strong he is if they started to run.

Your dreaming Bud

19 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

I was talking about loose, soi dogs here in Thailand and not the wonderful Guide Dogs for the Blind or Drug Sniffers, or properly looked-after pets.

You put a link to the health benfits of keeping pets. Does that apply to goldfish? 555

All pets are companions, are reduce stress after they are trained. Goldfish don't cause stress, and don't need to be trained, unless you want to try.

6 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

All pets are companions, are reduce stress after they are trained.

And those which kill their owners, children or neighbours before they have been trained?

6 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

And those which kill their owners, children or neighbours before they have been trained?

All dogs should be started as puppies, so you know what you're getting into, unless they are well known from a reputable source. Any dog when startled or in pain can bite from reflex, but it's not intentional unless it's a mental issue or they are trained harshly and are anticipating aggression towards them. Some might bite if a favorite toy is taken away or food. It does happen. I've had dogs all my life and only one nipped at me and instantly knew she was wrong.

4 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

All dogs should be started as puppies, so you know what you're getting into, unless they are well known from a reputable source. Any dog when startled or in pain can bite from reflex, but it's not intentional unless it's a mental issue or they are trained harshly and are anticipating aggression towards them. Some might bite if a favorite toy is taken away or food. It does happen. I've had dogs all my life and only one nipped at me and instantly knew she was wrong.

All dogs start as puppies. I think you mean that all PET dogs should be taken on as puppies and trained to not nip their owners.

33 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

All dogs start as puppies I think you mean that all PET dogs should be taken on as puppies and trained to not nip their owners.

All dogs start as embryos if you want to get technical, but yes, that's obviously what I meant. (so you know what you're getting into). Trained dogs are a lot less likely to bite people, although they are still animals working on instinct.

Edited June 26Jun 26 by fredwiggy

7 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Some foreigners who relocate here get lonely, they find dogs heal their insecurities.

I'm lucky, got a big family and close friends here.

Maybe lucky to have close friends, but the big family is not so lucky. I've done the big-family life and am glad to see the back of it. Now it's only her father and sister, who works full time, and no kids.

6 hours ago, save the frogs said:

they don't look like golden retrievers or poodles.

that's all i need to know.

Well, that's what I would like to know. What breed are they?

6 hours ago, wil iam not said:

What do you mean by 'if any' when assessing the breed of the six, visible dogs?

They could be soi dogs or mongrels.