Authorities takes action to curb urban macaques in Lop Buri

[snoop1130]

 

In a bid to tackle the escalating monkey mayhem in Lop Buri, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) teamed up with local authorities, unleashing a joint effort aimed at disciplining, relocating, and sterilising the troublesome urban macaques.

 

The historic Phra Prang Sam Yot temple in Mueang district has become a battleground for the bustling macaque population, notorious for raiding local communities and harassing visitors. To combat this menace, a memorandum of understanding was inked today, sealing the partnership between the department, Lop Buri municipality, and the provincial livestock development office.

 

Athapol Charoenshunsa, Department Director-General, labelled the macaques as troublemakers and outlined the collaborative strategy geared towards safeguarding the populace. The plan entails the installation of specialised cages where the mischievous monkeys will undergo behavioural training.

 

Furthermore, the critters will be sterilised before relocation to a designated macaque facility in Pho Kao Ton sub-district, where they will be reintroduced into their natural habitats, reported Bangkok Post.

 

“The macaque population is spiralling out of control, while their habitat diminishes due to rampant property development and agricultural expansion. Additionally, dwindling natural food and water sources exacerbate the conflict between humans and macaques.”

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Caption: Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

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[jacko45k]

Isn't it a great tourist attraction any more then?

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a bid to tackle the escalating monkey mayhem in Lop Buri, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) teamed up with local authorities, unleashing a joint effort aimed at disciplining, relocating, and sterilising the troublesome urban macaques.

Attitude adjustment?

[thesetat2013]

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

Isn't it a great tourist attraction any more then?

It never really has been a great tourist attraction. 10 years ago the monkeys were roaming around free and raiding nearby shops as well as attacking passerby's... Only in the last few years have the people been complaining. Also they are using the excuse about development in the area taking away the monkeys habitat. But anyone who has been there know that their habitat is the city. And no development would change that. They spouted off about sterilising the monkeys. But they were doing that also the past few years and it did not help. They need to change the city and make a home for all those monkeys if they really want to do something constructive. Perhaps relocate all monkeys to government land and make it a tourist spot. If they don't the monkeys will continue to rule this city as they do now. 

[thecyclist]

4 hours ago, thesetat2013 said:

It never really has been a great tourist attraction. 10 years ago the monkeys were roaming around free and raiding nearby shops as well as attacking passerby's... Only in the last few years have the people been complaining. Also they are using the excuse about development in the area taking away the monkeys habitat. But anyone who has been there know that their habitat is the city. And no development would change that. They spouted off about sterilising the monkeys. But they were doing that also the past few years and it did not help. They need to change the city and make a home for all those monkeys if they really want to do something constructive. Perhaps relocate all monkeys to government land and make it a tourist spot. If they don't the monkeys will continue to rule this city as they do now. 

They don't rule the whole city of Lopburi, it's mainly the temple itself, and a couple of streets around it. They don't venture out much more than 500 meters from the temple. They seem to be territorial, a bit  like dogs.

[paymaster]

On 2/8/2024 at 11:58 AM, thesetat2013 said:

It never really has been a great tourist attraction. 10 years ago the monkeys were roaming around free and raiding nearby shops as well as attacking passerby's... Only in the last few years have the people been complaining. Also they are using the excuse about development in the area taking away the monkeys habitat. But anyone who has been there know that their habitat is the city. And no development would change that. They spouted off about sterilising the monkeys. But they were doing that also the past few years and it did not help. They need to change the city and make a home for all those monkeys if they really want to do something constructive. Perhaps relocate all monkeys to government land and make it a tourist spot. If they don't the monkeys will continue to rule this city as they do now. 

It might be better and easier to find a way to relocate and sterilise the people who have caused this with their mid city food festival for monkeys.