Residents of a housing estate in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province, are calling for urgent intervention after two pit bulls allegedly owned by a foreign resident fatally attacked a local pet dog. The incident, which occurred on 18 May 2025 in the Areeya housing estate in Moo 7, Nong Prue subdistrict, has left the community deeply concerned about public safety, particularly for children and elderly residents.
Eyewitnesses reported that the dogs were not restrained at the time of the attack and that the owner made no effort to stop them. The pet’s owner, 60-year-old Kam Nuch-chimplee—known locally as “Aunt Chaem”—said her dog was on its usual route home when the attack occurred. “He just stood there, watching and didn’t try to stop his dogs,” she told reporters.
Concerns have since grown within the community, not only over the safety risks posed by the dogs but also due to the foreign resident’s reported pattern of disruptive behavior. Seventy-year-old Karntong Breaker recounted an earlier encounter in which the same man allegedly threatened her transgender grandchild, who was simply walking their dog. “He used aggressive language and acted in a threatening way,” she said.
Others in the neighborhood echoed similar frustrations. Supachai Wongmuangkam, 48, claimed the man frequently causes disturbances, including public intoxication, altercations with security personnel, and the illegal use of fireworks. “We don’t feel safe anymore,” he said. “Many residents are now afraid to let their children play outside because his dogs are never properly restrained.”
Following the fatal dog attack, concerned residents filed a complaint at Nong Prue police station, urging authorities to investigate the situation and enforce measures to ensure community safety. Many said they simply want to restore peace and security to their neighborhood, which they feel has been repeatedly disrupted.
