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South China Morning Post
26-05-2025
- South China Morning Post
Criminal feline: Thai cat ‘arrested' with mugshot for attacking police during rescue
A cat in Thailand was 'arrested', complete with a mugshot, after repeatedly attacking police officers during its rescue. On May 9, a Bangkok police officer known online as Da Parinda Pakeesuk shared the tale of an unusual 'offender' – a lost American Shorthair cat that had been brought in by a citizen. Officer Pakeesuk welcomed the feline into the police station. But the energetic cat, clad in a pink harness, scratched and bit several on-duty officers, revealing a feisty personality. 'This cat has been charged with assaulting police officers and is about to be detained. Please share this post so her owner can come and bail her out,' Pakeesuk wrote in a lighthearted post on social media. Deep Dive: Pets bought online likely to have more health problems That evening, he took the cat home for the night and posted a photo of her perched in his car. One observer humorously noted: 'That cat looks like she is frowning. She does not seem too grateful for her rescue.' 'Hey kitty, without this officer, you would be homeless right now!' another online user quipped. Pakeesuk mentioned that he had already prepared a cosy set-up of food, litter, and toys for his unexpected guest. 'She is living her best life while the police are the true victims,' he joked playfully. Before releasing the cat, an officer followed protocol by recording the paw prints of the little 'suspect,' adding a touch of humour to the situation. Photo: Parinda Yukol Pakeesuk/Facebook Dozens of eager internet users expressed interest in adopting the cat, but Pakeesuk emphasised that finding her rightful owner was the priority. 'If you truly love cats, feel free to adopt one of the many strays at my home or from a local shelter,' he suggested. A passionate animal-lover, Pakeesuk has reportedly rescued 20 stray cats and six dogs over time. A day later, the owner reached out to the police station. According to the Thai media outlet Khaosod English, the cat is named Nub Tang, which translates to 'counting money'. Celebrating her return, the owner adorned her with a delicate lace collar at the police station. Owners adorned their beloved cat with a delicate lace collar at the police station, marking the occasion with style. Photo: Parinda Yukol Pakeesuk/Facebook Pakeesuk then humorously drafted a playful police report in the cat's persona, stating: 'I was just hungry. I did not mean to bite anyone.' Nub Tang 'signed' the report with two adorable paw prints and even posed for a mugshot. The cat lying next to the paw print records that documented her brief encounter with the law. Photo: Parinda Yukol Pakeesuk/Facebook Pakeesuk issued her a verbal warning, advising her to behave, and then happily relinquished her to her owner. No fines were imposed, he noted, but he expressed hope that Nub Tang had learned an important lesson. 'This case must be handled properly. We cannot have other cats thinking that biting people is acceptable,' Pakeesuk added with a smile. The story quickly went viral on social media platforms. The cat's owners posed for a farewell photo with the kind-hearted police officer who released the feline without any charges. Photo: Parinda Yukol Pakeesuk/Facebook 'This is the cutest 'crime' I have ever seen,' one user commented. Another chimed in: 'This officer is both kind and humorous.' 'I showed this case to my two cats. Hopefully, they will take it as a warning not to scratch my sofa or chew my computer cables,' joked a third user.
South China Morning Post
23-05-2025
- South China Morning Post
Cat ‘arrested' with mugshot taken for attacking Thai police during rescue, amusing netizens
A cat in Thailand was 'arrested' and had a mugshot taken after repeatedly attacking police officers following its rescue and subsequent arrival at a police station, amusing countless netizens across the internet. Advertisement On May 9, a Bangkok police officer known online as Da Parinda Pakeesuk shared the tale of an unusual 'offender' - a lost American Shorthair cat brought in by a citizen. Officer Pakeesuk warmly welcomed the feline into the station and took care of it. Clad in a cute pink harness, the spirited little cat scratched and bit several on-duty officers, revealing her feisty personality. Before releasing the cat, an officer followed protocol by recording the paw prints of the little 'suspect,' adding a touch of humour to the situation. Photo: Parinda Yukol Pakeesuk/Facebook 'This cat has been charged with assaulting police officers and is about to be detained. Please share this post so her owner can come and bail her out,' Pakeesuk wrote in a lighthearted post.
