Search Results for: pet abandonment
- Thailand News
Pet abandonment tragedy: Shih Tzu dies after two year wait for owners at Bangkok vet clinic
The heart-wrenching saga of Dano, a seven year old Shih Tzu, has been shared by a local vet, shedding light on a tale of pet abandonment that unfolded over two agonising years. Dano’s poignant story began when he was left at a veterinary clinic in Bangkok and tragically ended with his passing, abandoned by owners who had initially appeared caring…
- Bangkok News
Paws and effect: New Bangkok law to shake up pet ownership rules
A new law set to take effect in Bangkok early next year will significantly alter pet ownership regulations. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Ordinance on Animal Keeping and Release Control 2024, coming into force on January 10 next year, seeks to manage stray populations and promote responsible pet ownership, particularly affecting dog and cat owners. The ordinance classifies Bangkok as…
- Thailand News
Barking mad: Real estate giant faces online backlash over free pet
A renowned real estate company suffered an online backlash after launching a campaign offering a free pet with the purchase of a luxury home. The campaign, which allows buyers to choose from five different breeds of dogs or cats, sparked widespread criticism. A Facebook user publicly addressed the company in an open letter, expressing concerns over the potential negative impacts…
- World News
Selangor considers banning pet shop sales to promote animal shelter adoptions
A potential ban on the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops across Selangor is being considered, as authorities aim to encourage adoption from animal shelters and reduce the number of abandoned pets. State executive councillor Ng Sze Han has suggested that pet stores focus on selling pet food instead, citing the success of a weekly pet adoption programme…
- Opinion
Phuket Opinion: Providing a safe haven for abandoned pets
Dr Suchon Jittanon, 58, is a Krabi native. After earning a degree in Veterinary Medicine from Kasetsart University, he ran his own veterinary clinic in Bangkok until 1997. After that he moved to Phuket and opened another veterinary clinic, the Phuket Animal Hospital in Chalong. Here, he talks about caring for abandoned pets and urges people to think carefully before…
- Thailand video news
Thailand Video News | Thai TikTok star accused of coercing women into illegal abortions, teens surrender after brutal attack on bomb-throwing 15 year old
In Thailand Video News, Alex brings you the stories sweeping the nation. A Thai TikTok star has been accused of coercing women into illegal abortions after unprotected sex and Deputy Police Chief General ‘Big Joke’ has been dismissed after a unanimous vote. Teens have surrendered to police after brutally attacking a 15 year old who threw a homemade bomb…
- Thailand News
Barking mad: Stray dogs rampage kills 70 fighting cocks at farm
A devastating incident occurred on a cockfighting farm this morning when 70 fighting cocks were killed by a pack of stray dogs, causing a financial loss of 60,000 baht. The owner expressed frustration over the abandonment of the dogs by their previous owner. The owner of the cockfighting farm in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, 27 year old Nonthawat Konsungnoen shared…
- Guides
How to maintain safety around stray dogs in Thailand: Must-know tips
Navigating the streets of Thailand, you’ll likely encounter the nation’s vast population of stray dogs. These canines, wandering freely, are a common sight, but they bring along a mix of challenges and considerations for locals and tourists alike. Understanding how to interact safely with these animals is crucial, not just for your well-being but for theirs too. The relationship between…
- Thailand video news
Thailand video news | Flash floods devastate Thai elephant sanctuary, Indonesian women trapped in ‘pleasure marriages’ with tourists for money
In Thailand video news today, Alex covers the news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The stories include, In today’s video news from Thailand, Alex brings you the latest stories making headlines across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The news includes the tragic flash floods at a Thai elephant sanctuary that left two elephants dead and many more evacuated,…
- Pattaya News
Infant found abandoned on Jomtien Beach, investigation underway
A baby, estimated to be three to four months old, was found abandoned on Jomtien Beach, covered in sand. A good Samaritan discovered the infant early yesterday morning and promptly alerted the police. At around 7.30am, yesterday, October 5, Suchart Khunjeng, a Pattaya City Councilman, and Petty Officer 1st Class Sawet Phueamphun, head of the Jomtien District Municipality, responded to…
- Thailand News
Newborn discovered in Nonthaburi canal, police seek answers
A tragic discovery was made in Nonthaburi, with the body of a newborn found floating in a canal, the umbilical cord still attached. Police suspect the baby had been dead for approximately two days and are actively searching for the perpetrator. Yesterday, September 18, local police from Sai Noi station, along with personnel from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, arrived…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s Ghost Tower: A haunting legacy of opulence left in ruins (video)
Sathorn Unique Tower, eerily dubbed the Ghost Tower, remains an unfinished, forsaken, and unloved edifice, 33 years after its inception in the heart of Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok. Construction of the opulent 49-storey skyscraper kicked off in 1990 with the grand vision of accommodating Thailand’s most affluent families, yet it languishes in a state of perpetual emptiness. The towering structure…
- Events
A night with the Junkies! Phuket’s Junkyard Theatre.
By Barry Daniel As a quiet, bookish type I’ve only taken LSD a few dozen times, but my recent Saturday night at the Underwood Art Factory Junkyard Theatre Show was far better than any other trip I’ve experienced! Half way along Phuket’s By-Pass Road in the middle of the island, lies the Underwood Art Factory’s psychedelic parallel universe which has…
- Education
How China’s private tutoring regulations are affecting online teachers
Online teachers in Thailand, and elsewhere, are struggling to grapple with China’s changes to its private tutoring regulations. And, the outcome is not good, as thousands of digital nomad educators are finding themselves jobless. In the past few months, big name tutoring companies, that employ thousands of English teachers, have announced that their main clientele of chinese students, are leaving.…
- Bangkok News
Soi Dog Foundation responds to rabies and dog registration stories
PHOTO: Bangkok Thailand Soi Dog Phuket’s Soi Dog Foundation has sent The Thaiger a response to an article published on October 16. The story was sourced from our Bangkok partners ‘The Nation’ and, according to Soi Dog, contains some glaring inaccuracies. You can read the original article HERE. We reprint the response from the Soi Dog Foundation below… “The Department…
- Phuket News
Phuket sailor Scott Duncanson wins his fourth Coronation Cup at Top of the Gulf Regatta
PHUKET: Local yachtsman Scott Duncanson has brought home his fourth prestigious Coronation Cup after securing victory in the Platu national championship finals at the Top of the Gulf Regatta in Jomtien last week. Duncanson, already a three-time winner in 2002, 2008 and 2010, and representing the Ao Chalong Yacht Club, was joined by fellow Phuket yachtsmen Alfie Rowson and Anthony…
