Thailand plans to relocate macaque monkeys from Phra Nakhon Khiri historical park

[snoop1130]

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Phetchaburi authorities are currently working on a plan to relocate the large and mischievous macaque population at the Phra Nakhon Khiri historical park, better known as Khao Wang, to a place where they can live a more natural life and cause no disturbance to the peace, provincial governor Natthachai Nampoonsuksan announced on May 1.

 

The number of monkeys in the district has now reached roughly 3,000, with a further 1,000-1,500 in each of the other neighbouring districts. Their growing population has caused them to spread out and look for food, instigating issues for residents, businesses and tourists.

 

In an attempt to curtail their growing population, the Protected Area Regional Office 3 of the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department put forth a sterilisation programme. However, this endeavour has yet to make a substantial impact in reducing their numbers. Consequently, it was deemed necessary to formulate a relocation plan for the monkeys at Khao Wang, although Governor Nampoonsuksan did not reveal the specific details of the proposed new habitat.

 

Residents have expressed that a likely location for the troublesome creatures could be an island situated in the middle of the Kaeng Krachan Dam reservoir.

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thailand-plans-to-relocate-macaque-monkeys-from-phra-nakhon-khiri-historical-park

 

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[ikke1959]

No natural enemies so other solutions would be better, but dramatic in Thailand...sterilize them and 75% kill them...what is the use of all the monkeys in every city in several places.. they are a real burden

[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The number of monkeys in the district has now reached roughly 3,000, with a further 1,000-1,500 in each of the other neighbouring districts. Their growing population has caused them to spread out and look for food, instigating issues for residents, businesses and tourists.

Aided mostly by locals selling snacks for tourists to feed the monkeys?

[PETERTHEEATER]

And only yesterday a man was charged with kidnapping several for financial gain ????

[RichardColeman]

10 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

No natural enemies so other solutions would be better, but dramatic in Thailand...sterilize them and 75% kill them...what is the use of all the monkeys in every city in several places.. they are a real burden

I'm all for chucking all the stray monkeys and soi dogs on an Island somewhere and let them battle it out