Soi Dogs President resigns

PHUKET: The Soi Dog Foundation (SDF) announced today that co-founder and President Margot Homburg Park has resigned from the organization for personal reasons.

In a statement, the SDF said that Mrs Park’s resignation has been regretfully accepted by the board.

Vice-President John Dalley said, “Her contribution to relieving the problems of the island’s stray dog population cannot be overstated. She will be greatly missed.”

Dr Prasit Koeysiripong has agreed to succeed Mrs Park as President.

The SDF statement said, “[Dr Prasit] is highly respected in the community, and is seen by the rest of the board as the ideal person to lead the SDF as it continues its efforts to rid Phuket humanely of unwanted animals, and to relieve the suffering of its stray population.”