Samut Prakan: Cyber police are expediting the prosecution of foreigners who have abused animals by throwing dogs into the sea. They are coordinating with the Immigration Bureau to facilitate their expulsion from the country.
According to Thai News Agency, a disturbing clip showing a man repeatedly throwing a dog into the sea has caused significant public outrage. Watchdog Thailand lodged a complaint against both the individual in the video and the person responsible for its release at the Samut Prakan City Police Station.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiwpaen, Commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), has tasked Pol. Lt. Col. Kittisak Sukthai, Superintendent of Investigation Division 3, TCSD Division 2, with overseeing the case as a technology crime. Efforts are underway to identify, investigate, and prosecute the offenders. The primary suspect, a 19-year-old Burmese national, has been identified for throwing dogs into the sea multiple times. Investigations are also focused on a Laotian accomplice who posted the video on Facebook, inciting public panic and participating in animal abuse. The authorities plan to transfer the case to Chumphon City Police Station, where the incident occurred, and coordinate with the Immigration Bureau for deportation. Emphasizing adherence to Thai law, Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong stated that foreigners residing in Thailand must comply with local regulations.