Map Ta Phut: A drunk man was arrested for hitting a cat with a chair until it died. The reason was that he was angry that a grocery store was selling expensive liquor. He went to another store to buy it but they refused because it was a major Buddhist holiday.
According to Thai News Agency, the incident was captured on video, showing a man wearing a black T-shirt and shorts repeatedly striking a cat with a chair until it succumbed to its injuries. The man then discarded the deceased cat in a trash can and walked away. This incident unfolded in a community within the Map Ta Phut Municipality in Rayong Province.
A witness, Ms. Bow, who recorded the incident, shared the footage with reporters to highlight the man's actions. She expressed her dismay and compassion for the four kittens left behind, as the deceased cat was their mother. Ms. Bow explained that the perpetrator's act of violence stemmed from his frustration over not being able to purchase alcohol on a major Buddhist holiday. Despite other stores selling liquor, he found them to be too expensive.
Ms. Bow recounted how she discreetly recorded the video due to fear of confronting the man, who had previously threatened to kill a cat. She noted that his drunken behavior was a regular nuisance to neighbors. Despite complaints to the property owner, no effective action had been taken.
Determined to seek justice, Ms. Bow decided to report the incident to the authorities and ensure the cat received a proper merit-making ceremony. Upon receiving the report, police arrived at the scene and discovered the remains of a 1-month-old male cat, which had been discarded in a roadside trash can. The evidence was collected to build a case against the suspect, identified as Mr. Subin.
Mr. Subin was taken to Map Ta Phut Police Station for questioning. He now faces charges of animal cruelty resulting in death, as legal proceedings continue.