Good news if you've got a furry friend in Bangkok. The city's pet control ordinance that had everyone panicking about a January 10 deadline is being delayed.
Governor Chadchart Sittipunt and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) have decided to take a breather, fine-tune the details and actually listen to what pet parents have to say before cracking down.
The original rules had dog and cat owners scrambling to register their pets, get microchips implanted and sort out sterilisation before the new year. Now, the BMA is taking time to make sure the regulations actually work in real life, not just on paper.
Here's the thing though. Even with the delay, you can still register your pets if you fancy getting ahead of the game. The system's open online at petregis.bangkok.go.th or you can pop into any BMA office to sort it in person.
The city's making it pretty easy to stay informed too. Updates will come through Bangkok Metropolitan Council channels, the Bangkok Department of Health and the Traffy Fondue app, which is also where you can report any pet-related issues or request free sterilisation and microchipping services.
So the takeaway is simple. Don't stress. The BMA's essentially admitting the initial timeline was a bit ambitious and they're working on finding a middle ground that doesn't overwhelm residents whilst still keeping the city's animal population under control.
If you need help with vaccinations, sterilisation or have questions about registration, the Traffy Fondue app connects you with officials across all 50 districts. You can also reach out directly to the Environment Division at your local district office. It's a rare win showing that public feedback actually matters in how Bangkok operates.