Soi dogs and the people who feed them

Almost every soi has its dogs. Many หมาจร are fed by neighbours, food vendors and temples, where monks often tolerate or care for them; Buddhist values make many Thais reluctant to harm animals. Most are calm in the day but can be territorial at night, especially in packs. Walk steadily, don't run, and avoid making eye contact with a growling dog. If you're bitten or scratched, go to a hospital the same day for a rabies vaccine, which is cheap and widely available. Local districts and charities run neutering (ทำหมัน) programmes, and dogs with a notched ear or collar are often already done.