In Lopburi city, the increasing number of aggressive long-tailed macaques has become a major concern for residents. These monkeys have become a symbol of the city, with tourists flocking to the ancient temple to feed and take pictures with them. However, their large population has caused significant damage to businesses and homes, as well as posing a threat to human health.
In recent months, incidents of monkeys attacking people have been reported, including a woman dislocating her knee and a man losing control of his motorbike. While some residents see the monkeys as an integral part of the city’s identity, others believe that their presence is causing harm and chaos in the community. To address this issue, wildlife authorities have decided to round up 2,500 monkeys within the city limits and place them in large cages.
Businesses and individuals have had to take measures such as carrying slingshots and installing barriers to protect themselves from the aggressive monkeys. Despite skepticism from some residents about the effectiveness of this approach, authorities believe that it will help improve the quality of life in Lopburi by reducing the number of roaming monkeys and making the city cleaner and safer for everyone. They also plan to carry out a sterilization campaign to control the monkey population in order to prevent further damage caused by their rapid reproduction due to tourist feeding habits.
As Lopburi continues its efforts to balance its rich cultural heritage with modernity, it is clear that finding solutions to complex problems like this one requires a collaborative effort from all stakeholders involved.
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