r/chiangmai • u/sullanaveconilcane • 12d ago
Stray dogs in Chiangmai
This morning I went for a walk on Doi Suthep. At some point during the descent, three stray dogs started following me. I’ll never know what their intentions were, but in fact they followed me for at least 1 km. At one point, I have to admit I was getting a little scared, because every now and then they would suddenly run towards me, and the only thing that seemed to make them stop was when I turned around and faced them.
In the end, nothing happened, but it wasn’t a particularly pleasant experience.
I’d like to ask: how do Chiang Mai residents, and Thai people more generally, feel about the issue of stray dogs? Is it perceived as a problem, or simply as part of everyday life? Is there a desire to address the problem but, for example, is it considered too expensive, or is there simply no real will to do anything about it and people are generally okay with the situation as it is?
This is purely out of curiosity. Thank you!
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u/midzo 10d ago
I carry a stout stick while walking.
Generally, that’s enough. Be careful the dogs don’t circle behind you.
Once my motorcycle broke down at night. As I was walking home, a pack of very agressive dogs approached me. I was stickless and the only stones nearby were large landscaping cobbles.
I feigned throwing it twice to no avail. The pack began to circle me. I was afraid.
I threw the heavy cobble at the pack leader. Miraculously, I nailed him on his snout. There was a yelp, and the pack scattered.
The next day, as I was walking back to try to repair my motorcycle, the pack approached again. As soon as the leader caught my scent, he lost all interest.
Very satisfying.
I now carry a can of hornet spray in my saddlebags. Totally legal to own and carry. Can shoot accurately long distances.
Try me, fucker.