Major Development Public Company Limited, a leader in luxury real estate development and pet-friendly condominiums (Pet Family Residences), emphasizes that pets are family. Together with Bangkok, they transform Benjakitti Park into a grand event for Pet Lovers, creating a joyful space for both owners and their dogs.
Join us for the MAJOR DOG DAY 2023, a massive dog running festival guaranteed to be one of Thailand's must-see events, as recognized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand on the Amazing Thailand 2023 calendar. Attendees can gain insights from discussions on “Better Cities For Pets” and enjoy a variety of fun activities with partner brands, including dog ID card issuance, pet photo spots, pet portrait artists, and more. Over 30 celebrity dogs will be present, including fluffy pups from the French Buta Family, Muthu, Kiew is the Crown of Kae, Tama the Shiba, Steve Jib, and many others, bringing joy, smiles, and laughter throughout the day.

Ms. Phetlada Phunworalak, CEO of Major Development Public Company Limited, stated, “What sets Major Development apart is our commitment to the MAJOR PET FAMILY concept, genuinely providing equal happiness experiences for both residents and their pets through the MAJOR PETSCAPE process. To make our strong commitment known to the public, we partnered with Bangkok to share MAJOR PETSCAPE knowledge in urban design and development, aiming to create balance and happiness for both pet owners and non-pet owners, as well as the pets living in Bangkok, allowing them to coexist joyfully in both buildings and public spaces. The special event “MAJOR DOG DAY” gathers dog owners and pet lovers to share happiness in a green space designated for pets at Benjakitti Park. Last year, the event was a great success, attracting over 3,000 participants and more than 1,000 dogs. This year, we have expanded the fun and warmth, with 400 participants signed up for the running activities, and strong partnerships with government entities like Bangkok and the Tourism Authority of Thailand, as well as private sectors like Magiclean, pet-friendly cleaning products, Modernform, pet-friendly furniture, and Kacha Vet Animal Hospital, to bring joy through various activities.”

Mr. Pornprom Na S. Wikitseth, Chief Sustainability Officer of Bangkok, said, “According to the Governor's policy under the Better Cities for Pets project, which aims to develop Bangkok into a livable city and enhance the quality of life for both residents and pets, especially by expanding the perspective of pet-friendly cities to create a better environment and well-being for pets. Currently, we have opened over 7 public parks as Pet Zones and have continuously raised awareness about the responsibilities of pet owners towards society and the community. We are also working on limiting areas and caring for stray animals, including mobile units for vaccination and microchipping stray dogs and cats throughout the year. Additionally, we are accelerating the expansion of equal happiness for pets, including cats, birds, and other types, to fully utilize the green spaces of public parks. We have allocated more park areas to accommodate pets, including Benjakitti Park, Wachirabenchathat Park, Bangkae Phrom Park, and Watcharapol Park. The collaboration with Major Development at the “MAJOR DOG DAY” event is seen as a collective effort to create positive social change, as evidenced by the community gathered today, which understands the use of public park spaces for pets, hygiene responsibilities, and the significant growth of the pet-loving community in the city. Bangkok believes that “MAJOR DOG DAY” will be an important project that helps foster a larger pet-loving community and raise awareness about engaging in activities with pets in public spaces responsibly and freely, leading to a collaborative network to create new experiences for both owners and pets in every aspect.”

Ms. Phetlada continued, “The highlights of “MAJOR DOG DAY 2023” include discussions on “Better Cities For Pets” under Bangkok's policy to develop the city into a livable place for everyone and create a pet-friendly environment as part of enhancing the quality of life for city dwellers. The event also features pet humanization tourism under the Amazing Happy Paws Thailand project by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, valuable information about pets from veterinarians at Kacha Vet Animal Hospital, and insights into creating a healthy living environment for both people and pets, including furniture and various surfaces within homes. Of course, the standout highlight is the DOG FUN RUN, a 1.7-kilometer race with over 400 participants, including small breed dogs like Pomeranians, Corgis, Shih Tzus, French Bulldogs, Jack Russells, and Dachshunds, as well as medium and large breeds like Labradors, Siberian Huskies, Golden Retrievers, and Chow Chows, totaling over 100 dogs. There will also be special activities to create adorable moments with over 30 partner brands, and a PET FAMILY ID Card allowing dogs to register as family members. The SHOOT & SHARE check-in spot lets you capture memorable moments with your dog throughout the event, while the DOG HEALTH CHECK offers health checks by Kacha Vet Animal Hospital or free rabies vaccinations provided by the Bangkok Health Department. The YOUR PET-FAMILY SPACE BY MODERNFORM relaxation zone allows testing of pet-friendly furniture, the PAWTRAIT zone features dog portraits by artists, the PAWGROUND BY MAGICLEAN is a dog play area, and there will be many pet product vendors. Enjoy live music in the park and meet over 30 celebrity dogs, including fluffy pups from the French Buta Family, Muthu, Kiew is the Crown of Kae, Tama the Shiba, Steve Jib, and many more throughout the event.”

Major Development hopes that every home with pets as family members will enjoy a fulfilling experience filled with happiness and fun, marked by the smiles and laughter of both you and your dogs at “MAJOR DOG DAY 2023.” We aspire to ignite joy and elevate the quality of life for urban residents and pets, ensuring a happy and equitable life in the spirit of MAJOR PET FAMILY.