Soi Dogs
Soi Dog is the common English term for the stray dogs that are ubiquitous in Thailand. Not wild dogs in the sense of being wolf-like pack hunters, though they often wander in packs, but more like domesticated dogs without a home. Though they can be a nuisance, they are rarely a danger, and most are quite good natured due to the fact they are used to people and urban environments.
Thais rarely harm the soi dogs and in fact it’s not uncommon to see locals feeding the dogs in their areas. You can see in the above picture a soi dog sleeping in the middle of the road at Doi Suthep. He remained there for about an hour while countless people drove around him, after which he awoke and went on about his business.
Soi Dog Information