Buffalo Involved in Fatal Incident Saved from Slaughter
A buffalo that killed its owner in Buriram has been rescued from slaughter through a donation-funded effort and relocated to Chiang Mai.
A male buffalo named 'Dui,' which gained national attention after a fatal incident involving its owner in Buriram province, has been saved from slaughter. According to reports from Khaosod Online, a campaign led by Phra Kru Sangkharak Weerawat Weerawatthano, also known as Phra Kru Odd, successfully raised 80,000 baht to purchase the animal's life. The buffalo was transported from Satuek District in Buriram to Wat Pa Saen Thammaram in Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai, where a formal ceremony was held on October 31, 2026, to mark its rescue. The initiative was supported by local police and animal welfare advocates who sought to prevent the animal from being sent to a slaughterhouse. Phra Kru Odd stated that the goal is to provide Dui with a natural life, with plans for the buffalo to serve as a breeding bull. Following the ceremony, coordination with the Police Foundation and local cattle-rearing groups is underway to secure a permanent, appropriate home for the animal in Song District. For residents and visitors, this event highlights the strong role of Buddhist merit-making traditions in animal welfare in Thailand. While the immediate future of the buffalo is secured, the final long-term placement details are currently being finalized by the involved organizations.
