Marsilius, I didn't read your link - I think I got the story somewhere else. I like individual dogs, but had a similar experience to Oliver outside the Mercure Hotel in Pattaya. About 10 soi dogs (well it could have been 50) confronted me on the street. I was rooted to the spot until the security guard from the hotel came out. I don't know what he shouted at them, but it worked. I gave him a bj for his help. Some of this post might not be entirely correct.