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City Hall postpones pet control law until next year
Online Reporters, Published on 09/01/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has postponed the enforcement of a new animal-control ordinance by one year to improve services, expand access and address implementation obstacles.
City bets on pets with chips
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 15/09/2025
» On a recent sweltering afternoon in Bangkok's Klong Toey community, a shop owner struggled to coax her rescued mutt into a car. The dog, once abandoned, trembled at the sight of vehicles.
Neighbour’s dogs have Buri Ram villagers on edge
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 02/09/2025
» BURI RAM - Residents of Khok Phet village in Prakhon Chai district of this northeastern province are growing increasingly upset after repeated attacks by a neighbour’s pit bulls and a Thai ridgeback along a local road.
Four held in betting site crackdown
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 24/05/2025
» The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) arrested four suspects on suspicion of running an illegal online gambling network with alleged ties to a local politician in Songkhla province.
Foreign man sparks outrage after pit bulls kill pet dog in Pattaya
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 18/05/2025
» CHON BURI: Residents of a housing estate in Bang Lamung district have raised the alarm after their foreign neighbour allegedly allowed his two pit bulls to maul and kill a local dog, prompting fears for the safety of children and the elderly in the community.
Big shakeup for city pet owners
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/05/2025
» A quietly announced law will usher in sweeping changes to pet ownership in Bangkok early next year. While the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Ordinance on Animal Keeping and Release Control 2024 has flown under the radar for many, its impact -- particularly on dog and cat owners -- could be profound when it comes into force on Jan 10.
Bangkok pet owners must microchip dogs, cats by next year
Online Reporters, Published on 23/04/2025
» Bangkok residents who own dogs and cats must register and microchip their pets under a new city law effective from Jan 10 next year.
Time to put some 'bite' into dog control
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/09/2024
» The case of the elderly woman who was killed by a neighbour's pit bull in Pathum Thani last week is unlikely to be the last tragedy of its kind. However, her case is expected to increase calls for state agencies to start taking action to save people's lives.
Sixth wild tiger spotted since 2019
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 23/04/2024
» PHETCHABURI: A sixth endangered wild tiger has been spotted in the Kaeng Krachan National Park since 2019, the park has confirmed.
Attack sparks alarm as gaurs run amok in Korat
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 21/01/2024
» Nakhon Ratchasima: A group of tourism business operators in Wang Nam Khieo district is proposing measures to cope with a rising number of incidents involving wild gaurs wandering about, attacking people and damaging crops.