Facilities for pets in Bangkok
Having pets is a big responsibility wherever you are in the world, and moving to a foreign country that you are unfamiliar with makes the responsibility even greater. As well as being home to a number of excellent vets and animals hospitals, Bangkok is also home to catteries and dog kennels which will look after you animals should you go on holiday or away on business. Many of these boarding kennels are located in animal hospitals and are good value for money as well as a trustworthy place to leave your pet.
Laws and Regulations
Pets are classified as domestic animals in Thailand, which means an animal that is raised and fed by humans. Pets are rarely registered with authorities, but the law actually requires dogs to be registered at the local district office within 120 days of birth. After registering the dog, a dog identity paper will be issued which the owner must have ready anytime the dog is outside. It’s also necessary to get a microchip implanted in order to get this ID paper. Bring the following to the local district office:
- Microchip certificate
- Copy of the owner’s passport
- Copy of Tabien Baan or proof of address
- Rabies-vaccination certificate
Rabies Vaccination
All warm blooded pets are required to have a rabies vaccination. The vaccination can be given by any veterinarian and is cheap.
Etiquette
Thailand, being a Buddhist country, praises compassion with all living things including animals. That doesn’t mean Thais care particularly much about animal welfare, though. Homeless and ownerless ‘Soi dogs’ roam the streets in Bangkok and carry disease, which is why it’s rarely a good idea to walk a dog on the streets of Bangkok. Use the dog parks mentioned below.
Boarding Facilities
As well as being home to a number of excellent vets and animals hospitals, Bangkok is also home to catteries and dog kennels which will look after you animals should you go on holiday or away on business. Many of these boarding kennels are located in animal hospitals and are good value for money as well as a trustworthy place to leave your pet. Some of the more popular kennels include:
Aree Pet Hospital
42 Soi Aree 5, Pahonyothin Road
Phone: +662 271-3182
FurrPurr
Sukhumvit 33/1
Phone: +662 837-7000
Ozono Pet Boarding
307 Sukhumvit Soi 39
Phone: +662 2590-2788
Thonglor Pet Hospital
205/5-8 Soi Thonglor, Sukhumvit 55 Road,
Phone: +662 712-6301; website: http://www.thonglorpet.com
Vet 49
Sukhumvit 49
Phone: +662 712-8231
Grooming
Many of the hospitals and kennels also offer grooming services such as Aree and Thonglor hospitals. Other popular grooming parlours include:
Doggie Doo
71 Soi Yenakart, Nanglinchee Rd., Chongnonsee
Phone: +662 286-6849
Starwood Grooming Centre
2098/57 Soi Ramkhanmhaeng , 24/2 Ramkhanmhaeng Road, Bangkapi
Phone: +662 300-0523
Dog 2000 School of Dog Grooming
66/10, Senaniwait 117, Phaholyothin, A. Lat Phrao, Bangkok
Phone: +662 578 0571
Pet Shops
There are many pet shops around town. The following are bigger shops with English speaking staff:
Dog Gone It
70 Sukhumvit Soi 31
Phone: +66 2 662-2298-9
Hoy-Ya
Sukhumvit 33, in Villa carpark
Phone: +66 2 662-0379
Petmaster
Sukhumvit Soi 55
Phone: +66 2 714-9644
Prima Dog
17 Soi Aree 1, Phaholyothin Road
Phone: 66 2 272-3953
Parks
Dogs and other pets are not allowed in most parks in Bangkok. In fact, there are only a few places where it has been confirmed that it’s not forbidden to walk your dog. The following are parks where you can take your dog without worry:
Ozono Dog Park
Sukhumvit Soi 39
Phone: +662-259-2788
Ministry of Public Health Park (http://eng.moph.go.th/)
Nonthaburi, For directions refer to the map on their website.
Pet Paradise Park (http://www.petparadisepark.com/)
5/5 Moo 18, Baromratchonne Rd.,Salathammasop Taweewattana, Bangkok 10170
Phone: +6624481282
