Stray Dogs Damage Motorcycles at Chiang Mai City Hall
Large packs of stray dogs are damaging motorcycles and threatening residents at Chiang Mai City Hall, prompting calls for urgent action from local authorities to control the growing problem.
Residents are complaining about large packs of stray dogs roaming the parking area at Chiang Mai City Hall, biting and chewing motorcycle seats until they are badly damaged. Frustrated residents are asking who should be held responsible. On August 13, residents recorded video footage of the stray dogs causing trouble in the parking lot, with dogs biting and damaging motorcycles, and questioned why the province's previous efforts have not resolved the issue, given that so many stray dogs remain. The incident in the video occurred on August 11.
Residents are urging relevant agencies to urgently and continuously address the problem so that Chiang Mai's provincial government center becomes a safe area for residents and staff, preventing the stray dog problem from recurring.
On June 18, residents who came to conduct business at the city hall filed complaints about the large number of stray dogs living inside and around the building. The dogs congregate in packs, bark loudly, chase people, and sometimes attempt to bite residents. Dogs have also been found lying on roads, blocking traffic and creating safety concerns.
Field inspections found stray dogs scattered throughout Chiang Mai City Hall, many lying on traffic surfaces, with some chasing passersby. Residents reported that at night, numerous dogs shelter in holes and spaces beneath buildings.
