Orange Cat Goes Berserk on Southern Line Train, Biting Owner, Causing Train Delay

An incident occurred where an orange cat bit its owner, causing bleeding aboard the "Krung Thep Apiwat - Yala" train. Officials had to stop the train to help catch the cat, resulting in a delay. The extreme heat is believed to have caused the pet to become agitated.

On 14 April 2026, reporters noted that the story quickly became popular among cat lovers on social media when a Facebook user posted about it.Kijja PongpisanHe posted that today, on train number 169, the express service from Krung Thep Apiwat to Yala arrived at Yala station at 18:15, delayed by 430 minutes (7 hours 10 minutes) due to a crazed cat biting and scratching passengers on board. One person, the owner, was injured by bites.

The cat was very strong and energetic. Officials had to cover it with a bedsheet and three people worked together for 20 minutes to subdue it. It is believed the extreme heat caused the pet to go berserk. The cat bit its owner until bleeding. The train had to stop to help catch the passenger’s cat, causing the delay.

The post quickly gained attention and received various comments, including:

• “To all owners, please don’t bring cats along. They get stressed and scared and might go into shock.”
  “Keep them at home. You can go wherever you want; the cat will be fine.”
  “Add more litter, more trays, more water and food bowls.”
  “Open windows for ventilation.”
  “Buy a cool container for them to lie in.”
  “That’s enough. No need to board them in hotels or travel with them.”
• “Feel sorry for cats unfamiliar with the heat, crowds, and stress. If you can’t handle it, don’t bring your cat. Boarding hotels exist. Don’t raise a cat if you don’t understand their behavior; it causes trouble for yourself and others. People are hot enough as it is.”
  
  
• “The carrier didn’t suit the cat. No cooling items were brought. Not understanding animal behavior causes the cat discomfort, leading to this outcome.”
  “Cat owners should study before traveling with their pets so they don’t cause trouble or affect others.”
  
  
• “The train noise is already very loud, plus the extreme heat and crowded conditions. The cat must have been very stressed and pressured. I feel sorry for it.”