PUBLISHED: 23 Apr 2025 at 13: 54
A new Bangkok ordinance that goes into effect from January 10th, 2019 requires owners of dogs and cats to record and computer their animals.
Within 120 days of birth or 30 time of ownership, the species may be chipped. Additionally, the rules places a cap on the number of pets, depending on how much space is available, as well as the right to own harmful breeds.
The new town rules, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, was posted on Facebook on Wednesday, claiming that it addressed the issue of errant animals. It would become effective on January 10 of that year.  ,
People and animals had to cooperate in the best interests of public health.
Users of pets may follow the rule or experience abuse, according to the BMA post, who did not provide information of the penalties.  ,
Although the blog simply made reference to “pets,” Thai-language media assumed that meant dogs and cats.  ,
The BMA approved animal control legislation was announced in the Royal Gazette on January 15 and may take effect within 360 days, according to assistant city governor Tavida Kamolvej before.
According to the rules, which also limits the number of animals based on living space, users are required to file and computer their pets.
One puppy is permitted in an apartment or condo with a living area of 20 to 80 square meters.
Two dogs are permitted in an apartment or condo that is 80 square meters or more.
Two dogs are permitted for a living room of up to 20 square woo of property.
Up to three kittens are permitted in a living room that is up to 50 square feet of land.
Four pets are permitted for a living room that is up to 100 square feet of land.
No more than six pets are permitted in a living room of 100 square woo and more of property.
Just confined areas are permitted to keep financial creatures like cows, horses, birds, and animals.
Within 120 time of their baby or 30 days after becoming a pet, according to the BMA, all animals must be registered and microchipped.
Owners of harmful species like pit cows and rottweilers may alert area authorities about special care for these animals.