Progress in the case of "Molly," the Siberian Husky set on fire in Songkhla province: police now have leads and expect to identify the suspect within 1-2 days. Veterinarians reveal Molly's condition remains serious and requires daily monitoring.
On 17 Feb 2026, Ms. Priyakorn Kanjana, known as P'Au, 50, a representative of the WDT Thailand Foundation, visited the home of Mr. Somchai, owner of the Siberian Husky, to provide initial assistance in transferring Molly for treatment at the Songkhla Nakarin University Veterinary Hospital (PSU) and accompanied the owner to file a complaint at Songkhla City Police Station to pursue legal action against the animal abuser.Read more: Owner urgently requests police to expedite the arrest of those who burned the Siberian Husky alive.)
Police Colonel Keerati Triwai, Chief of Songkhla City Police Station, personally took charge of the case to proceed with legal steps and interrogated Mr. Somchai for additional information about the person who abused the Siberian Husky by dousing it with gasoline and setting it on fire. Following initial questioning, he ordered the investigation team to check CCTV footage around the incident site to identify the perpetrator and the location where the gasoline was poured before the dog was set ablaze on the night of the incident.
Police Colonel Keerati Triwai revealed that after the investigating officer received the report, he ordered the investigation team to visit the scene to gather information about the victim and trace where the dog escaped from the owner's home within the vicinity, including the alleys it passed through, and whether it caused trouble by attacking other pets, such as chasing and biting local villagers’ ducks and chickens. This could have been the motive for the crime. The team is also reviewing CCTV footage along these routes to identify the perpetrator responsible for abusing the dog.
Ms. Priyakorn Kanjana, known as P'Au, a representative of the WDT Thailand Foundation, disclosed that today they accompanied the dog's owner to file a complaint at Songkhla City Police Station. The WDT foundation has coordinated with the police chief, who will dispatch investigators to review CCTV footage at suspicious locations to identify the culprit based on the victim's testimony given to the authorities.
Regarding treatment costs, after direct discussions with WDT, the dog is currently admitted at Dr. Thanchanok’s clinic but will be transferred to the Songkhla Nakarin University Veterinary Hospital (PSU) because it has a 100% sterile room. Given Molly’s severe injuries, close monitoring will continue daily. The foundation will support hospital care and treatment expenses but must finalize details with the dog's owner.
Subsequently, the Songkhla City Police investigation team, together with Ms. Priyakorn Kanjana (P’Au) of WDT and Mr. Somchai, visited the incident site at Ban Laem Kwan, Soi 3, Phawong Subdistrict, Mueang District, Songkhla. This is where Molly was suspected to have been severely abused. The area is a local resident’s property used for raising ducks and chickens for sale. Surrounding inspections showed the property was used for poultry farming, with grass cleared and trees burned nearby. The homeowner explained that clearing and burning were to prepare space for expanding poultry pens. On the day Molly was abused, the homeowner denied involvement, stating only a dog named Massi ran after and bit the ducks and chickens, and he tried to scare Massi away by knocking on the wall. He agreed to allow police to review his home CCTV footage.
At 3:00 p.m., Ms. Priyakorn Kanjana (P’Au) of WDT and Mr. Somchai took Molly to Songkhla Nakarin University Veterinary Hospital (PSU) for long-term treatment in a 100% sterile room. Molly sustained severe burns requiring special care.
Veterinarians reported that Molly’s wounds are oozing pus due to severe infection and inflammation. Blood tests show white blood cell counts have not yet risen but inflammation is high. They are monitoring whether the white blood cells indicate bloodstream infection. Elevated liver and kidney values may result from dehydration or pre-existing kidney disease; history shows Molly had not drunk water for several days.
Initial wound examination suggests Molly was abused for about 4-5 days, with significant tissue necrosis. Daily monitoring is required. Recovery will take months as new skin cells must regenerate. Treatment includes antibiotics, antiseptic ointments, daily wound cleaning, blood tests to monitor infection, and day-by-day assessment. Veterinarians acknowledge Molly’s strong resilience.
Asked if Molly is now safe, the veterinarian said she remains in critical condition and requires daily observation. Other physical effects include dehydration causing kidney values to rise due to reduced blood flow to the kidneys, treated by intravenous fluids. Regarding treatment costs, the veterinary faculty will discuss potential financial support from their fund on a case-by-case basis with management and will provide updates.
Meanwhile, the Songkhla City Police investigation team continues to review CCTV footage from other suspicious locations to identify the person who abused Molly. They expect to apprehend the perpetrator within 1-2 days, as they now have leads on the suspect involved in Molly’s abuse.