webfact Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 An investigation is under way in Wang Saphung district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Loei, in an effort to explain the mysterious disappearance of hundreds of macaque monkeys from a forest temple. Pracha Saenklang, the Wang Saphung district chief officer, ordered an investigation in response to complaints by some visitors to Tham Pha Mak Ho Temple, in Ban Thai Charoen village of Si Songkhram sub-district, that there used to be about 3,000 macaques in the compound and now there are only about 200. A villager said that, last December, some men claiming to be forest officials arrived at the temple, armed with tranquiliser guns, to capture some of the monkeys for relocation elsewhere. They said that there were too many monkeys at the temple and that they have been causing damage to crops and property in the neighbourhood. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/hundreds-of-macaque-monkeys-disappear-from-temple-in-loei/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-02-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith101 Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Maybe they just migrated for better food rather than rice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kotsak Posted February 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2023 Not easy to forget this scene ???? 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted February 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2023 17 hours ago, webfact said: An investigation is under way in Wang Saphung district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Loei, in an effort to explain the mysterious disappearance of hundreds of macaque monkeys from a forest temple. Same way ET would go if he landed in Thailand. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Rotten animals they are...should stay in the jungles! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) Wish they'd pop down here and get rid of about 1000 of them. Quite the menace and will mug you of any bag you carry or even on your motorbike. https://thairesidents.com/local/monkeys-take-over-prachuap-khiri-khan-town-hall/ Edited February 14, 2023 by KhunLA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThaiFelix Posted February 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2023 I heard they are secretly gathering in their 1,000's deep in the jungle, hoarding weapons and horses as rumours spread of Charleton Heston's return. ???? 1 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ignore it Posted February 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2023 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Monkey brains are a delicacy in China and SE Asia. I heard more Chinese tourists are coming... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 They must finally have realized it is more money in selling them than feeding them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) 22 hours ago, webfact said: about 3,000 macaques in the compound and now there are only about 200. The first group tour from China arrived on a flight into Don Mueang airport on Monday morning. ???? Edited February 14, 2023 by Tarteso 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, ignore it said: Yes indeed, being sold as "bush meat" across the nearby border in Laos?? Edited February 14, 2023 by Burma Bill additional information 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 52 minutes ago, Tarteso said: The first group tour from China arrived on a flight into Don Mueang airport on Monday morning. ???? A double decker bus full of them arrived at a 7-11 rest area near Nakhon Sawan arriving from somewhere up north last week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussienam Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 There is a black market in selling monkeys for export to laboratories for experiments, so wonder if that is part of what has occurred? And/Or wet markets for neighboring countries to sell for meat? Animal trafficking is massive in SEA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 56 minutes ago, NoshowJones said: A double decker bus full of them arrived at a 7-11 rest area near Nakhon Sawan arriving from somewhere up north last week. Confusing?? Is my English hard to understand or what? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Along with Soi dogs and feral pigeons these animals are pests and any reduction in numbers is welcome to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 7 hours ago, Gottfrid said: They must finally have realized it is more money in selling them than feeding them. Probably sold to the Chinese as delicacies, as those people will eat just about anything that moves, and even if it doesn't, they'll still eat it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB172111 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 8 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said: Along with Soi dogs and feral pigeons these animals are pests and any reduction in numbers is welcome to me. Another whinger. Whinge, whinge. If you live here, You don’t belong here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddelljohn Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 follow the money thats the solution either the monkeys have gone for more cash and a better job , or they have been sold for food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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