Man Accused of Dragging Dog Miles Behind Motorcycle
A man in Lampang Province is accused of dragging a dog for several kilometers behind his motorcycle before abandoning it at a market; he claims the leash became accidentally tangled while he was fleeing from aggressive dogs.
A disturbing incident shocked dog lovers when, at 3:35 a.m. on August 6, 2025, a black Labrador with a collar and leash was dragged for several kilometers behind a motorcycle before being abandoned in critical condition outside Omsin Market in Muang District, Lampang Province. The dog was covered in blood, but market vendors discovered it, pooled money for emergency treatment, and rushed it to Lampang Veterinary Hospital.
On August 7 at 2 p.m., Nai Sen, a 58-year-old trader, presented himself to police with his Honda Wave 100 motorcycle and gave a statement. He claimed he had no intention of harming or killing the dog, but that two or three dogs chased him while he was riding, and he did not realize the dog's leash had become tangled on his motorcycle. Frightened of being bitten, he continued riding until he noticed the dog had stopped moving. He did not stop because he feared the dog might get up and bite him. He stated he had driven to the market to quickly buy goods for his business, and when vendors helped free the leash, he hurried off to shop without checking on the dog because he needed to earn a living.
Nai Sen expressed that the harsh criticism on social media made him feel depressed and stressed, as he did not know the dog was attached to his motorcycle or whose dog it was. He suggested that dog owners should keep their pets confined indoors rather than letting them run loose chasing vehicles on the road to prevent such accidents in the future. Police are currently investigating the motorcycle and testing whether the leash could have become entangled as he claimed, and will proceed with legal action based on their findings.
