Thai monk’s death linked to congenital disease, not dog attack
A Thai monk in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok died from a congenital disease rather than a dog attack. The dog, initially thought to be a Pitbull, was later identified as an American Bully and has now been taken in by an adoptive family.
The 46 year old monk, Bannadit, was found dead in his accommodation within the temple on January 21. He had bite marks on his head, and one of his wrists was missing. Bannadit’s pet dog, George was found at the scene.
Police and rescuers initially believed that George, presumed to be a Pitbull, fatally attacked the monk due to its instincts. However, the monk’s family disputed this, insisting that George was a friendly dog and had never shown aggression or bitten anyone.
The monk had several underlying health conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. The family speculated that George may have consumed parts of the monk’s body after he died, as the dog was likely starving. The family expressed their hope that someone would adopt George and provide him with proper care.
Yesterday, January 22, a couple from Ayutthaya province, 38 year old Nirat and 33 year old Ploy, visited the temple to adopt George. Nirat, who already owns three dogs of the same breed, expressed confidence in his ability to care for George.
Nirat remarked that George showed no signs of aggressive behaviour and appeared to be grieving after the loss of his owner.
While George has not attacked his owner, all dog owners are still encouraged to remain mindful of their pets’ instincts. Owners should understand their pets’ nature and behaviour to avoid situations that might provoke aggressive responses.
In a related incident reported two weeks ago, a mixed Thai and Pitbull dog fatally attacked its 84 year old owner in Saraburi province. According to the owner’s son, the elderly man was deeply attached to his pet, having cared for it since it was a puppy.
The son suggested the dog may have become stressed and agitated after being chained up all day due to excessive barking.
ORIGINAL STORY: Pitbull mauls monk to death in gruesome Nonthaburi temple attack
A temple in Nonthaburi became the site of unimaginable horror when a pitbull viciously attacked and killed a monk. The tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of today, January 21, leaving the temple community in shock and mourning.
At 1am, officers from Bang Sri Mueang Police Station were alerted to the horrific event: a pitbull had mauled a monk to death within the secluded quarters of a revered temple in Tambon Sai Ma, Amphoe Mueang.
Upon receiving the call, a team of police, doctors from the Institute of Forensic Medicine, and emergency responders from the Por Tek Tung Foundation raced to the scene.
Within the humble confines of a single-storey monk’s quarters, the lifeless body of 46 year old Phra Bannadit was discovered.
He lay face down in a gruesome pool of blood, his wrist horrifyingly absent, and the right side of his skull savagely torn open by powerful jaws. The chilling evidence suggested he had been dead for approximately two days.
A temple disciple, 28 year old Wu, recounted his discovery of the macabre scene. Concerned after not seeing the monk since Saturday, January 11, he had wandered to the quarters around 11pm to midnight. Seeing the lights still on and the monk’s car parked outside, he knocked and called out but got no response.
Peering through the louvers and opening the door, he was met by the pitbull, Jord, darting past him. Inside, the terrible sight awaited.
Wu promptly informed the abbot and summoned the police. He revealed that Phra Bannadit, who served as secretary to the abbot, had adopted Jord over a year ago when the dog was just a puppy.
The pitbull, known for being territorial, had bitten the monk several times before, jumping up even during moments of generosity, reported KhaoSod.
With the abbot now gone, the future of Jord hangs in the balance as the temple, understandably, fears keeping him on the premises. Police have launched a thorough investigation, sending the monk’s body to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for a post-mortem to confirm the precise cause of death.
Only two weeks ago a similar tragic incident took place in Saraburi‘s Kaeng Khoi,which also resulted in a death. An 84 year old man died following an attack by his dog.
The incident occurred on January 8, at the man’s residence, a wooden house where rescue volunteers discovered bloodstains and scattered belongings beneath the structure.
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