Buriram: The village of Pak Chong in the Nong Waeng Subdistrict of Lahan Sai District, Buriram Province, is engulfed in panic following a series of mysterious chicken deaths. Villagers have discovered numerous chickens with their necks bitten, bellies ripped open, and bodies scattered around. Reports of a strange light seen floating near the chicken coop have fueled fears of supernatural involvement, with some attributing the deaths to a ghost or krasue.

According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Livestock has conducted an investigation into the incidents and found evidence suggesting the involvement of a mongoose. On November 17, a Facebook user named “Jrum Datong” posted images of the dead chickens, speculating about supernatural causes. The news team contacted the user for more information and learned that the incident took place near a sugarcane field close to the village.

Ms. Kaew, the owner of the deceased chickens, recounted that she initially had 17 chickens, of which only one survived. The my
sterious deaths of 12 chickens and the disappearance of four others have left her bewildered. Despite finding no animal tracks near the chicken coop, the villagers, including Ms. Kaew, suspect a supernatural cause.

Mr. Charum, Ms. Kaew’s husband, mentioned that this was not the first occurrence of such events. He noted that villagers had previously reported seeing a floating light near the coop, leading him to believe in a paranormal explanation for the deaths. As a precaution, he is considering not raising chickens in the future or relocating them closer to home.

Villager Mrs. Wan, aged 64, expressed her belief in ghosts or krasues, recalling her own sighting of a mysterious light several years ago. She suggested that these entities might be responsible for the nocturnal attacks on the chickens, though she acknowledged that beliefs in supernatural causes are subjective and individual.

In an effort to address the situation, veterinarian Suriya Kawongklang and other livestock officials visited the site. The
y assessed the area and, based on the condition of the chickens, concluded that a mongoose or possibly a civet could be responsible for the deaths. The officials advised villagers to implement protective measures, such as traps or CCTV cameras, to prevent further losses and alleviate fears of supernatural involvement.