Poison Kills 13 Dogs, Cats at Songkhla Temple
A poisoner killed 13 animals — 12 dogs and one cat — at Wat Kanchanawas in Songkhla's Jana District. The Hope Songkhla animal welfare group is working with police and volunteers to investigate, reviewing CCTV footage and sending carcasses for toxicology testing. A 40,000 baht reward has been offered for information leading to the perpetrator's arrest.
Animal welfare group The Hope Songkhla joined livestock police and volunteers to investigate after a poisoner killed more than 13 animals — 12 dogs and one cat — at Wat Kanchanawas in Jana District, Songkhla. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspect under the Cruelty Prevention and Animal Welfare Act B.E. 2557, while warning signs have been posted and the area cleaned to prevent further contamination. Carcasses have been sent to Prince of Songkla University Veterinary Hospital for toxicology analysis, with results expected within three weeks. Chicken bones found at the scene were also submitted for testing after numerous birds were found dead nearby. Animal lovers have offered a 40,000 baht reward for information leading to an arrest, with informant identities kept strictly confidential.
