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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 9 July 2025
Krabi Residents Question Value of 1.7-Million-Baht ‘Monkey Bridge’ Project Picture courtesy of Workpoint. A newly installed “monkey overpass” reportedly costing more than 1.7 million baht has sparked debate among local residents in Krabi, who question whether the taxpayer-funded project is necessary or cost-effective, given the rare sightings of monkeys in the area. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366182-krabi-residents-question-value-of-17-million-baht-‘monkey-bridge’-project/ -
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Transport Bangkok Electric Train Fares Capped at 20 Baht
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USA Trump's 'Golden Age': A Two-Week Blitz of Political Dominance and Policy Wins
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Community Krabi Residents Question Value of 1.7-Million-Baht ‘Monkey Bridge’ Project
Picture courtesy of Workpoint. A newly installed “monkey overpass” reportedly costing more than 1.7 million baht has sparked debate among local residents in Krabi, who question whether the taxpayer-funded project is necessary or cost-effective, given the rare sightings of monkeys in the area. The steel structure, designed as a dedicated bridge for monkeys to cross the road, has been erected on Sri Trang Road, directly in front of the Krabi Tourist Police Station, near the entrance to Wat Tham Suea Vipassana Temple in Krabi Noi Subdistrict, Mueang District. The bridge spans approximately 30 metres in length and stands 10 metres high. Local residents and shopkeepers in the area expressed confusion and scepticism about the project’s purpose. According to them, only one or two monkeys are occasionally seen descending from the nearby mountain to rummage for food, and they are quickly chased away. There have been no reports of monkeys attempting to cross the road in this specific location. On the opposite side of the road, near the tourist police station and highway police service centre, locals have occasionally observed 2–3 long-tailed macaques in the vicinity. However, these monkeys have not attempted to cross the street, leading residents to question the urgency and necessity of building a bridge specifically for their use. Some locals also raised concerns that if larger groups of macaques living in the nearby mangrove forest learn to use the bridge, they could start encroaching into residential and commercial areas, potentially causing nuisance and damage. At present, it remains unclear which government agency commissioned or funded the project and no official explanation has yet been provided regarding the rationale or long-term objectives of the bridge. The apparent lack of community consultation and absence of detailed environmental assessments have further fuelled speculation about whether the project represents an effective use of public funds. As public scrutiny intensifies, calls are growing for transparency regarding the planning process behind the monkey bridge, as well as evidence to support its necessity and potential impact on local wildlife and the community. Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-07-09 -
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Politics Big Shake-Up: Pheu Thai Cabinet Members Set to Resign as MPs
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 9 July 2025
Thailand Races to Renegotiate US Tariffs as 36% Hike Sparks Alarm Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira expressed surprise at the US decision to slap a hefty 36% tariff on Thai goods but remains hopeful for a negotiation breakthrough before the looming 1st August deadline. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366181-thailand-races-to-renegotiate-us-tariffs-as-36-hike-sparks-alarm/
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