A 70-year-old woman named Wandee was killed by a pit bull named Giant in Bangkok’s Bueng Kum district on September 9, after attempting to feed and care for the animal, which had previously killed its former owner in 2021, according to local police and reports from Thai outlets Daily News and Thairath.
The Fatal Attack in Bueng Kum
Police received a report shortly after 18:30 on September 9 regarding a dog attack at a one-story house in the Bueng Kum district of Bangkok, according to Daily News. Responding officers, detectives, a coroner, and rescue workers found 70-year-old Wandee lying in a pool of blood with severe bite wounds to her face, neck, and arms. A distressed brown pit bull named Giant remained inside the property. The scene was initially too dangerous for officers to approach until experienced dog handlers arrived to drive Giant into a cage, though Wandee could not be saved.
History of the Pit Bull Giant
Giant had a prior record of a fatal attack from 2021, when the dog lived in Chonburi province in eastern Thailand and killed its 56-year-old male owner, according to Thai media reports. Faced with euthanasia after that incident, Wandee stepped in to rescue the animal because she felt sorry for it. She rented a separate house specifically to shelter her dogs while living at a different address, relying on a domestic helper to assist with daily care. On the day of the attack, Wandee opened the enclosure to clean the dog's face while her helper tried to attach a rope, at which point Giant turned on her.
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Regulatory Response and Animal Welfare
The incident sparked discussions across Thailand regarding protocols for dogs that have previously killed humans. The Watchdog Thailand Foundation and relevant authorities intervened to determine Giant’s next placement in a facility equipped to handle dogs with violent histories, as reported by local media. The tragedy also renewed wider debates concerning regulations for breeding and owning dangerous dogs like pit bulls and American bullies following a series of fatal attacks in the country.
Did you know? Wandee did not live at the Bueng Kum property where the attack occurred; she maintained a separate residence and rented that specific house solely to care for her dogs.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the attack happen?
The attack occurred on the evening of September 9, according to police reports cited by Thai media.
Had the dog attacked anyone before?
Yes. According to Thai news reports, Giant killed its previous 56-year-old owner in Chonburi province in 2021 before Wandee took the dog in.
What organizations are involved in handling the dog now?
The Watchdog Thailand Foundation and local authorities are involved in determining where Giant will be placed, according to regional reports.
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