Two of Naiharn Beaches regular dogs enjoy the sunset. Photo: Naiharn Beach Dogs
Those who like to walk their dogs along Phuket’s Nai Harn Beach are being asked to adhere to limited hours to ensure their pets do not disturb beach-goers.
After receiving a number of complaints regarding both owned and soi dogs on the beach, Mayor Arun Soros clarified the dog rule Monday that the fleabags are only allowed on the beach only before 8am and after 6am.
This only applies to the popular Nai Harn beach only.
“There are many kinds of people who go to the beach. Many love dogs, some do not care much about seeing dogs but do not want the dogs to disturb them. Although there are others who do not like dogs at all,” Arun told The Phuket News.
“One point I would like to stress, however, is that all dog walkers must clean up their dog̕s feces and must not let the dogs disturb the people around,” Arun added.
Regarding the stray dogs living on Nai Harn Beach, the mayor insisted that he is looking for a place where they can be kept as the province’s dog shelter is already full.
In the meantime, the SoiDog Foundation has volunteered to make up signs to tell tourists how to co-exist with the beach dogs who hang out waiting for the next food handout.
SoiDog founder, John Dalley, recently posted a message on the Nai Harn Beach Dog Facebook page that after meeting with the mayor, SoiDog came up with some temporary solutions to the problem.
“The officials will post awareness signs explaining that the stray dogs are all vaccinated and rabies free, and offering guidelines of how to safely interact should the visitor wish to “Do’s and don’ts,” he wrote.
“The signs will also encourage visitors to adopt a dog and explain that SoiDog will help to get the dog to their home country.”
Story: The Phuket News
