Ubon Ratchathani —
On September 27th, 2024, Don Mod Daeng police officers received a report of a man found dead after evidently being attacked by two stray Rottweiler-mix dogs at a residence in Don Mod Daeng, Ubon Ratchathani.
Officers arrived at the single-story home to find the body of Mr. Wetchai (whose last name was withheld by the police), lying face down in his bedroom. He was found with severe bite wounds on his head, a torn ear, and his body lying in a pool of blood.
Medical examiners found no evidence of blunt force trauma or sharp objects being used, ruling out murder. The room showed signs of a struggle, with objects scattered around and the back door left open.
Local authorities suspected the dogs entered through the open door before launching the fatal attack. Police further discovered two stray Rottweiler-mix dogs near the victim’s home, believed to be responsible for the fatal attack.
Fearing the dogs could harm others, local animal control officers were called in to tranquilize and capture the animals. Police are continuing their investigation to prevent further attacks in the area.
Read our recent article about a dog attacking an elderly woman in Pathum Thani earlier this week.
Earlier this month, a Lopburi teen was fatally killed by an American Bully dog, a different breed, but which also brought attention to dog attacks in Thailand.
In July, an elderly Thai man was attacked by three American Bully dogs in Khon Kaen and also killed.
