Thai agency may include monkeys in wildlife compensation scheme

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The Thai Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) is contemplating the inclusion of monkeys in its wildlife compensation programme.

 

This consideration arises following an incident where a woman suffered injuries from a macaque attack, leading her to file a police complaint to secure compensation for her medical expenses.

 

The victim named Arikanta Kanchanasinmetha reported the incident at Tha Hin police station in Lop Buri’s Mueang district yesterday. She sought to formalise her complaint to procure an official document, which she could use to claim medical reimbursement. The specific agency or office she intends to apply to for the reimbursement remains undisclosed.

Her younger brother expressed his disbelief on social media.

“How come we have reached the point of registering a complaint with monkeys involved?”

 

According to the complaint, Arikanta was accosted by a group of macaques around 7.30pm on Wednesday while walking in Mueang district. One of the monkeys jump-kicked her in the back, causing her to fall and lose her food. The fall resulted in a dislocated knee and other minor injuries. Rescue volunteers quickly transported her to Lop Buri Hospital, where she received treatment and was later discharged.

 

“I was about to get into my car and all of a sudden I found myself lying in the street. I told my brother that I fell down and could not get up.”

 

Phadet Laithong, the director of the Wildlife Conservation Office of the DNP, stated that while the victim can file a complaint with the DNP, the current compensation policy only covers damages inflicted by elephants and gaurs.

 

However, in light of the recent incident, authorities are mulling over the macaques’ inclusion in the Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act 2019. This inclusion would enable victims of monkey attacks to be eligible for compensation payments, reported Bangkok Post.

 

Monkey-related problems have been a recurring issue in Lop Buri for several years. A recent study revealed a wild population of 5,709 monkeys in the province last year.

 

In an attempt to manage the escalating monkey problem, authorities have embarked on a sterilisation plan aimed at reducing their numbers.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

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[flyingtlger]

4 minutes ago, webfact said:

The Thai Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) is contemplating the inclusion of monkeys in its wildlife compensation programme.

Don't do it....

[dinsdale]

If anyone should pay (debatable) it should be the temples in Lopburi that harbor the monkey troops not the tax payer. Apart from that idiots feed them. They are monkeys. Wild animals.

 

 

 

[Geoffggi]

The situation in Lopburi is rediculous, way beyond time to reduce the numbers and the majority are nasty.

[n00dle]

Monkeys are nasty as <deleted>, utterly terrifying.

[digger70]

Thai agency may include monkeys in wildlife compensation scheme 

 

There's only one thing that the Agency Can/Should Do 

Eradicate the Vermin. 

Fine the people who Feed the Vermin That's what Started the biggest Problem 

Now the Vermin attacking people for food and they Don't take No for an answer.

[mikebell]

Meanwhile on every soi, disease-spreading, accident-causing dogs, many with owners, are allowed to defecate, urinate and bite at will.

[jacko45k]

1 minute ago, mikebell said:

Meanwhile on every soi, disease-spreading, accident-causing dogs, many with owners, are allowed to defecate, urinate and bite at will.

Yes, outside of Lopburi dogs are more of a problem. 

Even stressing out poor Brit guys in doggy cafes by barking, and me by doing it at all hours next door!

[fondue zoo]

21 hours ago, webfact said:

Monkey-related problems

 

If only that was the only type of problems the world had to deal with right now.

[fondue zoo]

35 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

41 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Meanwhile on every soi, disease-spreading, accident-causing dogs, many with owners, are allowed to defecate, urinate and bite at will.

Yes, outside of Lopburi dogs are more of a problem. 

Even stressing out poor Brit guys in doggy cafes by barking, and me by doing it at all hours next door!

 

yeah, that describes a night out on the town here for many.  .. or my nephews

 

[Gsxrnz]

Maybe they will extend the coverage to include some of the feral indigenous natives on Pattaya Soi 6.

[mikebell]

On 3/10/2024 at 6:56 AM, jacko45k said:

Yes, outside of Lopburi dogs are more of a problem. 

Even stressing out poor Brit guys in doggy cafes by barking, and me by doing it at all hours next door!

I can't make up my mind whether I prefer dogs or Swedes.

[jacko45k]

1 minute ago, mikebell said:

I can't make up my mind whether I prefer dogs or Swedes.

Ether way, hose 'em down.

[bamnutsak]

Meme-worthy photo from Lop Buri...

 

 

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