Thai man fined 10,000 baht for dragging dog with motorcycle
The Sikhio Provincial Court in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima fined a Thai man 10,000 baht for abusing his dog by dragging the animal along the road with his motorcycle on Tuesday, April 8.
The abuse came to light after a female witness, Charuwan Phuangkham, shared the incident on her Facebook account. She revealed that the dog’s owner tied the animal to his motorcycle and dragged it along the road.
The dog was initially able to run, but the man increased his speed, causing the dog’s legs and body to scrape against the rough road, resulting in injuries.
The Thai woman, later identified as 44 year old Ice, intervened in the man’s cruel actions and rescued the dog. She sought medical treatment for it and welcomed the animal into her home.
A representative from the non-profit organisation Watchdog Thailand (WDT) Foundation subsequently visited Pak Chong Police Station to file a complaint against the former owner for his violent behaviour. The man was later identified as 35 year old Pannawit.
Pannawit was summoned for questioning at the police station. He claimed he had acted violently out of anger and a short temper, explaining that he wanted attention from his boyfriend after an argument.
Pannawit stated that the dog’s name was Salmon. He had been caring for Salmon since it was very young; the dog is now approximately four months old.
The suspect admitted to tying the dog to his motorcycle and dragging it along the road for around 600 metres. He requested to see the dog again to say goodbye, and the new owner agreed.
The dog’s name was later changed from Salmon to Talai (ไถล), which means “slipping.” The new name appears to serve as a reminder of the dog’s traumatic experience. Talai’s wounds to its legs and body have shown significant improvement, and the dog is now receiving love and care from both the new owner and netizens.
Pannawit was later transferred to the Sikhio Provincial Court to hear his sentence. The court ordered him to pay a fine of 10,000 baht for his violent actions. No prison sentence was issued.
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