Thailand in pictures (4): Stray dogs
A picture paints a thousand words. This certainly applies to Thailand, a special country with an interesting culture and many cheerful people, but also a dark side of coups, poverty, exploitation, animal suffering, violence and many road deaths. In each episode we choose a theme that gives an insight into Thai society. Today a photo series about street dogs in Thailand.
Just a quick call to the loyal Thailand blog readers. I live with my wife in Nakhonnayok. We have taken on the task of feeding the local stray dogs and administering some medication (wound spray, mite and lice exterminator, etc.) where necessary. We do this twice a day on the motorcycle. Backpack with cardboard containers, drinking water and a bag of food between us.
1.000.000 animals sterilized and vaccinated by the Soi Dog Foundation
In an impressive milestone, the Soi Dog Foundation, a leading animal welfare organization in Southeast Asia, has sterilized and vaccinated its millionth stray animal. Founded in Phuket in 2003, the foundation is committed to combating the stray animal population and celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. With the support of global donors, Soi Dog continues to make an impact.
Stray dogs in trouble due to corona crisis (video)
For a long time, more and more animals in Thailand are in danger. Initially, it was about the recurring and longer-lasting drought, which made it increasingly difficult for animals to get a drink.
Finnish boy (5) bitten by pack of stray dogs on Krabi beach
Krabi's governor wants officials to move all stray dogs from Ao Nang beach after a pack attacked a Finnish boy.
Seven dead from rabies in Thailand
Since the rabies outbreak, seven Thais have died from the effects of the infection. The latest fatality was a month ago, a man in Phatthalung who was scratched by his dog died of the dangerous disease.
Number of stray dogs in Thailand rises to 1 million
It seems to be an unmanageable problem. The number of stray dogs in Thailand is growing explosively and rising to 1 million, MP Wallop Tangkananurak expects.
Stray dogs in my Soi
After his afternoon nap, Yuundai heard squeaking in his garden. Were they squirrels, mice or something else? A story about the stray dog Daisy.
Dogs in Pattaya
Yes, love those dogs. Well I don't think so. I regularly see people who feel sorry for the stray dog in Pattaya and pet dogs. I get chills when I see it.
Project Streetdogs Hua Hin asks for your help
My name is Marlie Timmermans. I am currently staying in Thailand for a longer period of time and have set up the project www.streetdogshuahin.com. For years I had the desire to do something good for animals in need of help. When I knew I was going to Hua Hin, the idea for this project quickly turned into reality. Every day I visit the dogs twice. Mainly to give them the necessary medicines or to treat wounds…
Thailand news in brief
Air pollution in the North, government wants to distribute face masks The eight Northern provinces of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Sun, Nan, Phrae and Phayao are suffering from serious air pollution due to the burning of forests and farmland. The Ministry of Health plans to distribute up to 600.000 masks to the population. More and more people report to the hospital with breathing problems. . . Measures against the impending drought There is a long period for this year …
Be aware of dog
Some sensible advice: Stay away from Thai dogs. They have already cost the lives of 23 people this year.