The Department of National Parks, Wildlife Management and Plant Protection has announced a two-phase plan to relocate around 2.200 macaques from Lop Buri city centre. This plan is designed to improve public safety and will begin once the necessary shelter facilities are ready. The first phase focuses on the most problematic areas of the city.
In an unprecedented move to restore order, Lopburi, a city in Thailand struggling with an increase in aggressive macaques, has set up a special unit. Armed with catapults, this unit fights the monkeys that disrupt the lives of the inhabitants. This innovative method marks a new phase in dealing with the animals, which once attracted tourists but now cause a nuisance.
Let's go to Lopburi
Recently there was a nice video on this blog about the monkeys in Lopburi, who roam around there in large numbers. A great opportunity to tell something more about this province. Because not too far from Bangkok, it is a good place to spend a few days exploring.
Acceleration in issuance of monkey-free certificates for coconut farmers after animal welfare criticism
The Department of Agriculture is taking steps to accelerate the issuance of Monkey-Free Plus certificates to coconut growers. This action follows allegations of animal cruelty by the organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The new certificate guarantees that no monkeys are used in the harvest and sets strict requirements for good agricultural practices.
Lopburi tries to control monkey population
It may be fascinating for tourists to observe monkeys at attractions in Central Thailand's Lopburi province, but these animals also influence the lives of local people. They sometimes steal food and fight with each other, leading to traffic jams.
Millions of bats and thousands of monkeys
You could call it the 'Miracle of Khao Kaeo', the millions of bats that fly out at dusk in a continuous long wide path for their daily food.
Lopburi, a rich history and cheeky monkeys (video)
Lopburi (ลพบุรี), also called Lop Buri or Lob Buri, is an interesting town located about three hours north of Bangkok. It is one of the oldest cities in Thailand and for that reason alone it is worth a visit.
The monkeys of Lopburi (video)
Lopburi is the capital of the province of the same name in Thailand. It is located about 150 km north-east of Bangkok. It is one of the oldest and most atmospheric cities in Thailand with numerous historical sights, the origins of which sometimes date back to the 6th century. But the place is best known for the many monkeys that live in the city and temples.
I posted an article here about two years ago in response to PETA's attack on us. There were readers who wanted to be kept informed.
Phra Prang Sam Yot in Lopburi: not just for monkeys
In the middle of the busy center of Lopburi, between the not always attractive new buildings, the Prang Sam Yot, the Temple with the Three Towers, is rising on Vichayen Road. An important ruin, despite its rather limited size and not really stimulating environment, which bears witness to the architectural skill of the Khmer builders, now almost a thousand years ago.
Thailand: The Monkees (video)
Thailandblog readers Arnold submitted this video of the monkeys at Hua Hin/Khao Takiab and watching monkeys is always fun.
Using Monkeys for Coconut Picking in Thailand (Reader's Submission)
I once wrote an article here about PETA's actions against the use of monkeys for coconut picking in Thailand.
Lopburi, Apenheul in Thailand (video)
At Apeldoorn you have the Apenheul. There the monkeys walk freely among the visitors. In Thailand you have Lopburi. Exactly the same, but different.
It is perhaps the strangest and certainly the hairiest festival in Thailand: the annual Monkey Festival of Lopburi. This year it will take place on Sunday 28 November. There are four rounds, at 22:00 (Saturday), 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00. Free entrance.
Bangkok: the monkey forest
Anyone who calls himself a bit of a "Thailand connoisseur" knows that Bangkok, the capital, is called "Krung Thep" in Thai. Many also know that it is a shortened version of the full ceremonial name, which is much longer, and is even the longest place name in the world.
A long winding river found its way through a beautiful piece of forest with trees. Everywhere islets with lush vegetation. Two crocodiles lived there, a mother and her son. "I'm hungry, really hungry," Mother Crocodile said. "Have an appetite for heart, for monkey heart." 'Yes, monkey heart. I really want that now too.' 'A nice dinner with fresh monkey hearts. That would be nice! But I don't see any monkeys' Mother Crocodile said again.
Theppadungporn Coconut Co. Ltd, one of Thailand's largest producers and exporters of coconut milk, has seen sales of its Chaokoh brand drop by 20 to 30 percent. This is the result of an action by animal rights organization People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta).