The Director-General of the National Parks Department confirmed that preparations for the capture and transfer of Lopburi monkeys have been made in every aspect. Waiting for Lopburi Municipality to improve the cages where the monkeys will be cared for at the monkey shelter in Pho Kao Ton Subdistrict. If the Lopburi Municipality completes the renovation of the kindergarten cage The transfer will be carried out as planned immediately. Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, said that We had a meeting to practice understanding all officials and the veterinary team according to the plan to capture and relocate the Lopburi monkeys. Now all that is left is waiting for the Lopburi Municipality to improve the shelter cages at the Monkey Nursery (Monkey Park), Pho Kao Ton Subdistrict. Mueang Lopburi District Lopburi Province to be completed. If the municipality improves the cages to be ready to accommodate the monkeys, the National Park Serv ice will immediately relocate the monkeys to solve the problems of the people. There are 2,206 macaques in the old city of Lopburi. Department of National Parks Capture and transport are planned in two phases, currently in the first phase. We are rushing to renovate three cages at the monkey shelter in Pho Kao Ton Subdistrict to improve the connections of the steel mesh to make the cages stronger. From March 25 onwards National Park Department officials They caught 37 monkeys with aggressive behavior, including ringleaders, and took 15 to be cared for at Lopburi Zoo. Another 22 were taken to be cared for at a wildlife clinic. Conservation Area Administration Office 1 or Conservation Area Administration Office 1, Saraburi Branch, by a veterinarian to inspect health and observe symptoms. Then they will be sterilized. before being sent to be cared for at the Sing Pho Kao Ton Shelter Mueang Lopburi District next The captured monkeys were placed in a monkey shelter cage. Every one must be neutered to prevent the number from increasing again. There are 2,206 macaques in the old city of Lopburi. Department of National Parks Capture and transport are planned in two phases, currently in the first phase. We are rushing to renovate three cages at the monkey shelter in Pho Kao Ton Subdistrict to improve the connections of the steel mesh to make the cages stronger. The mobilization to capture monkeys will begin as soon as the cages at the monkey shelter are completed. A large cage will be used. By placing food in cages to lure the monkeys, which takes up to 2 days to lure them to death, then close the cages, confirming that the National Park Service has the potential to capture and move large numbers of monkeys at a time. Previously, they chose to capture monkeys that had aggressive behavior before. By administering anesthesia or placing small cages to trap each person first to provide basic assistance to the people. The captured monkeys were placed in a monkey shelter cage. Every one must be neutered to prevent the number from increasing again. For the plan to capture and relocate monkeys in Phase 1, the first point where monkeys will be captured is 200 monkeys around the Asia Hotel and Seng Heng shop, 300 monkeys in front and behind the Chayowanich shop, as well as 237 monkeys at Manohra Market to be put in two more cages. The remaining 1,400 monkeys will be processed in Phase 2 because they have to wait. Improving the support facilities at the Pho Kao Ton Monkey Shelter Including may be used at Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu and other places. Additional supplies are being procured, with phase 2 expected to be done in 2025. There is a plan to capture and relocate 1,000 monkeys at Phra Prang Sam Yot, 300 at Phra Kan Shrine, and 100 vans. It is certain that if the plan is carried out Placed in Phase 2, the Lopburi monkey problem will end. It will then be used as a model for operations in other areas where there are conflicts between humans and monkeys. Newly improved monkey cage Received support from the Wildlife Friends Foundation to install electric wire to prevent the monkeys from getting close to the wire mesh which would damage the cage. At the same time, climbing equipment will be installed so that the monkeys can display their natural behavior. Same as the experiment done at Huai Sai Wildlife Breeding Station. Phetchaburi Province in gathering to catch monkeys A large cage will be used. By placing food in the cage to lure the monkeys, which takes up to 2 days to lure them to death, then close the cage, confirming that the National Park Department There is potential to capture and move many monkeys at a time. At this stage, 37 monkeys were caught because they chose to capture monkeys with aggressive behavior. By administering anesthesia or placing small cages to trap each person first to provide basic assistance to the people. Newly improved monkey cage Received support from the Wildlife Friends Foundation to install electric wire to prevent the monkeys from getting close to the wire mesh which would damage the cage. At the same ti me, climbing equipment will be installed so that the monkeys can display their natural behavior. Same as the experiment done at Huai Sai Wildlife Breeding Station. Phetchaburi Province. On April 28th, the National Park Service will carry out additional capture and translocation of monkeys in Phetchaburi Province. 'Macaques' are protected wild animals according to the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act of 2019. Catching and hunting are prohibited, but in some areas the monkey population has greatly increased. As the natural food source decreases, it creates a nuisance for people. There are 292 areas where there are conflicts between humans and monkeys, covering 52 provinces. It is estimated that there are 68,960 monkeys causing problems nationwide, with the province with the most severe situation being Lopburi. From a survey of the monkey population in Lopburi Province in 2018, 9,324 were found. In 2023, 5,709 were found. Only in the area of ??Lopburi Municipality there were 2,206. The National Park D epartment has continuously sterilized both male and female monkeys since. From 2014 until now, 5,135 monkeys in Lopburi Province have been sterilized, of which 2,757 monkeys are in Lopburi Municipality. In catching and moving monkeys Won't get them all. But the National Park Service will be integrated with various sectors To properly manage both the population and living conditions according to academic principles. - 512 - Source: Thai News Agency