A foreign man in Pattaya has sparked outrage after a video emerged showing him allegedly abusing a monkey by forcing it to drink alcohol and smoke a cigarette. The video, widely circulated online, captures an argument between foreigners, one of whom swings a small monkey and attempts to stuff it into his shorts pocket. Concerns have been raised over the animal's well-being due to the man's rough handling.
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The situation gained attention when a Pattaya local, claiming to work at a bar nearby, reported witnessing the foreign man and his companion forcing the monkey to smoke an e-cigarette and consume alcohol. When confronted, the man reportedly insisted that the monkey was his pet, claiming rights over it. Another resident mentioned encountering the same man, who similarly identified the monkey as his pet.
The incident has led to public indignation, with calls for police and government intervention to rescue the monkey. Sathit Pratchaya-ariyakun, director of the Thai Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, stated that the monkey, believed to be a pig-tailed macaque, is protected wildlife. He emphasized that keeping such an animal without permission is illegal and the actions seen in the video constitute clear abuse.
Despite the public outcry, local authorities have yet to locate the foreign man or take any official action regarding the incident.
Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Thaiger · 09 Apr 2026
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