Responsible Pet Ownership: Complying with Bangkok’s Animal Control Ordinance

Responsible Pet Ownership: A Guide to Bangkok’s New Animal Control Ordinance

As part of its ongoing campaign, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is actively promoting the Animal Control and Registration Ordinance B.E. 2567 (2024), which has sparked significant interest among pet owners across the city.

However, some sections of the ordinance have raised questions and concerns especially regarding pet ownership limits, moving residences, and changing pet ownership. Here’s what you need to know to stay informed and compliant.

📌 Pet Ownership Limits Based on Property Size

The ordinance sets clear limits on how many dogs and cats can be kept depending on the size and type of property:

For rented rooms or condominiums:

• 20–80 sq.m. → Up to 1 pet

• Over 80 sq.m. → Up to 2 pets

For land/households:

• Up to 20 sq.wa. → Maximum 2 pets

• Up to 50 sq.wa. → Maximum 3 pets

• Up to 100 sq.wa. → Maximum 4 pets

• Over 100 sq.wa. → Maximum 6 pets

⚠️ Already have more pets than allowed?
No worries pet owners who exceed the limit before the law takes effect on January 10, 2026, can submit Form CLS.5 within 90 days to notify authorities.

📌 What to Do When Pet Information Changes

If there is a significant change in your pet’s circumstances, such as:

• Change of residence (owner or pet)

• Lost or damaged pet ID card (CLS.3)

• Pet death

You are required to notify the authorities by submitting Form CLS.4 within 30 days of the change.

🐶 What if your pet goes missing?

In the case of a missing pet, you must:

• Report the loss within 3 days of discovery

• Report again after the pet is found

📌Where to Find Forms CLS.4 and CLS.5

To make things easier, both CLS.4 and CLS.5 forms are available for download via the AnyVet Microchip veterinary portal.

Visit vet.anyvetmicrochip.com to access these forms and manage pet records securely.

📚✨👉🏻 Download Documents (For Pet Owners)

📌 Why Microchipping and Registration Matter

Microchipping and registering your pets is not just about legal compliance it’s about ensuring their safety, improving their quality of life, and promoting responsible pet ownership that benefits the entire community.

With a registered microchip:

• Pets are easier to reunite with owners if lost.

• Ownership and health information can be securely stored and accessed by authorized veterinarians only.

• Authorities can better plan public health programs like sterilization and free vaccination drives.