Dog Attack in Nonthaburi Leaves Elderly Owner Seriously Injured
An 83-year-old man, Thong Dokmai, suffers life-threatening injuries after his own dog attacks him in Nonthaburi. The incident unfolds during a routine feeding at the family’s townhouse in Bua Thong Thani Park, Bang Bua Thong.
Thong is alone with the family’s six dogs on October 3, 2025, around 3:30 pm. He removes a food bowl from Chao Mo, a seven-year-old mixed breed, and gives it to another dog. Suddenly, Chao Mo lashes out.
The dog bites Thong’s face, right arm, and hand. The wounds are so severe that blood stains are found on the house’s exterior. Only the intervention of the other family dogs, who attack Chao Mo, allows Thong to escape to a neighbor’s house and call for help.
Longstanding Issues With Aggressive Dog
Thong’s 87-year-old sister, Suwanna Koseenet, is shaken by the attack. “Chao Mo was the most aggressive of our six dogs and had bitten us both before—but never this badly,” she says.
The family has cared for these dogs for about seven years, starting when they took in a stray who later had puppies. Five of the dogs are obedient and gentle, but Chao Mo’s aggressive behavior stands out. Suwanna now wants to give the dog away but worries about his future. “I fear for his welfare if we abandon him, and I don’t want him to be put down,” she pleads.
Neighbors Confirm Dog’s Aggression in Nonthaburi
Neighbor Somjin Athiyawat, 63, often visits the family and confirms Chao Mo’s behavior. “He barked and threatened visitors often,” Somjin says. He believes the early feeding and removal of the food bowl may have triggered the dog’s jealousy and aggression.
Thong sustains a deep wound near his eye, serious injuries to his right arm, and cuts on his fingers. Emergency services provide first aid before taking him to Bang Bua Thong Hospital.
Family Struggles With Dog’s Future
Thong’s daughter arrives at the house later, visibly upset. She throws a piece of wood at the dog before rushing to the hospital to check on her father. The family is caught between concern for Thong’s recovery and uncertainty about what to do with Chao Mo.
This incident raises difficult questions. How should families handle aggressive pets that pose a danger to their owners? And where do the limits of pet ownership lie, especially in crowded homes?
What Happens Next for Thong Dokmai and Chao Mo?
Thong Dokmai now faces a long recovery from his injuries. The family urgently seeks a solution for Chao Mo. They refuse to abandon or euthanize the dog, but the path forward remains unclear.
