webfact Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 In the blistering heat of midday last Friday, March 8, a frenzy of ravenous monkeys cascaded down from Khao Sam Muk, invading Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri province. With desperation in their eyes, the furry bandits eagerly awaited sustenance from unsuspecting tourists, with some even resorting to car-climbing antics in a desperate bid for food. Reports flooded in of aggressive monkey behaviour when snack-seeking tourists came up short, resulting in unfortunate injuries. One unlucky visitor found themselves on the receiving end of a painful monkey bite to the leg, spotlighting the peril of tangling with wildlife in the area. Despite the injury, the tourist opted against seeking immediate medical aid, underscoring the caution needed in such encounters. This stark shift in monkey temperament sharply contrasts with their more placid counterparts in urban locales like Lopburi. Local authorities and wildlife organisations are discussing strategies to rein in the unruly primate population. Ideas on the table include designated feeding zones and the rollout of sterilisation programmes to curb their numbers. Amidst this chaos, tourists are vehemently cautioned against direct monkey contact, with feeding sessions discouraged to prevent further aggressive outbursts, reported Pattaya Mail. As efforts to address the simian siege advance, both residents and visitors alike must remain vigilant, respecting the natural habitat of these creatures to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved. In related news, 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. In other news, a Thai man was apprehended in the Na Yong district of Trang on February 21 for allegedly peddling macaques on Facebook. by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-13 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Already billions of baht have been (spent)on a program to neuter and release monkeys. Did it help or where did the money go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rampant Rabbit Posted March 13 Popular Post Share Posted March 13 Its the monkeys who feed them creating the problem, same with dogs, pigeons, they never learn and never will 1 1 1 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quake Posted March 13 Popular Post Share Posted March 13 (edited) Hold on wasn't, some poster complaining about Thai's scaring monkey's away with a slingshot the other day. Edited March 13 by metisdead Trolling image removed. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkandchance Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Can I get a job on the editorial staff. Such elegant reporting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunLA Posted March 13 Popular Post Share Posted March 13 "Despite the injury, the tourist opted against seeking immediate medical aid, underscoring the caution needed in such encounters." If you get bit, or even scratched (skin broken) by a monkey, you DO NEED TO SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. If a test for Hepatitis is not recommended, you do need to insist on one. And another in a week later, , while taking PrEP (antivirals) immediately, until and all clear. Macaque monkeys carry (dormant to them) hepatitis. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Guderian Posted March 13 Popular Post Share Posted March 13 Why don't they just round them up and train them to harvest the coconut crop? lol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikishrory Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I have at times considered peddling macaque as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 4 hours ago, webfact said: This stark shift in monkey temperament sharply contrasts with their more placid counterparts in urban locales like Lopburi. Local authorities and wildlife organisations are discussing strategies to rein in the unruly primate population. Ideas on the table include designated feeding zones and the rollout of sterilisation programmes to curb their numbers Clueless people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 1 hour ago, Guderian said: Why don't they just round them up and train them to harvest the coconut crop? lol No that's not allowed any more remember the big "hoo har" recently involving the very famous coconut milk company who will remain nameless due to draconian defamation laws ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 4 hours ago, jvs said: Already billions of baht have been (spent)on a program to neuter and release monkeys. Did it help or where did the money go? Soon LOS will become LOC... Land of Chimps and Chumps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 4 minutes ago, johng said: No that's not allowed any more remember the big "hoo har" recently involving the very famous coconut milk company who will remain nameless due to draconian defamation laws ? They still do it in rural Thailand. Every day there are trucks loaded with coconuts with monkeys hanging off the sides passing on the highways 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 And this is what happens when you don't use slingshot and pellet guns to scare the monkeys off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 In Lopburi they will jump onto people and hold on. You can't grab them because you most likely get bitten if you use your hands. They do it more often to female humans. They do it so you will throw food down to get them to go away. Many people just toss food or whatever is handy when they start getting too close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 5 hours ago, KhunLA said: "Despite the injury, the tourist opted against seeking immediate medical aid, underscoring the caution needed in such encounters." If you get bit, or even scratched (skin broken) by a monkey, you DO NEED TO SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. If a test for Hepatitis is not recommended, you do need to insist on one. And another in a week later, , while taking PrEP (antivirals) immediately, until and all clear. Macaque monkeys carry (dormant to them) hepatitis. And rabies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 6 hours ago, norfolkandchance said: Can I get a job on the editorial staff. Such elegant reporting. Only if you can put together such gems as 'macaque attack'😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 (edited) A bit of a coincidence..... I heard a bit of a heavy noise in nearby bushes/trees a few days back, and looked out to see a large male monkey had jumped from a tree onto a neighbour's house roof. That explained what a dog had been making a fuss over. I walked around and waved my arms and made noise, that didn't seem to worry it at all. At least one can climb a tree to be safe from the soi dogs! Edited March 13 by jacko45k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alidiver Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 3/13/2024 at 3:07 AM, norfolkandchance said: Can I get a job on the editorial staff. Such elegant reporting. Cut some slack, the original report was probably in Thai. Some prople forget they're in a foreign country, did you enjoy your roast dinner yesterday? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkandchance Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 4 minutes ago, Alidiver said: Cut some slack, the original report was probably in Thai. Some prople forget they're in a foreign country, did you enjoy your roast dinner yesterday? Get a life mate. Sorry I forgot the sarcasm warning. Roast dinner was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actonion Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 On 3/13/2024 at 1:12 PM, Guderian said: Why don't they just round them up and train them to harvest the coconut crop? lol Or put a few behind the desks in city hall, they cant do any worse 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Planet of the Apes is not a movie anymore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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