Hunted by Wild Dogs

In Bangkok there is every variety of preened pooch in little pink vests. Everywhere else there is only depraved, half starved dingo like street dogs. Today I had a run in with one. Walking along, it began to bark, then approach. I increased my pace but remained calm. The dog growled and barked as it trailed about a meter and a half behind. Very frightened I assessed my options, i thought it best not to run as I would not outrun it, not after walking 25kms. I considered jumping in the adjacent canal if it made a lunge. This went on for about 300 panicked meters until it finally gave up and let me walk on unscathed. This is not my only run in, on two other occasions today a dog has approached me aggressively, despite my best attempts to evade them. I don't know why they decided they had a dislike for me today, perhaps they could sense that I fear them. In hindsight I do not think they were really going to bite me, just scare me. Don't be surprised if I come home with a pathological fear of dogs. Besides the street dogs I have met with no other threats, dangers or annoyances making for pretty smooth sailing. Hopefully the mutts of Chang Mai are a little more welcoming.