Lopburi 5 Jul. – Lopburi is raging! 3 gangs of monkeys, "Phra Prang Sam Yod monkeys - Godfather Phra Kan monkeys - Municipal market building monkeys" raise them to fight for their favorite food. On the road in front of Phra Kan Shrine

Three gangs of monkeys from Phra Prang Sam Yot Godfather Phrakan monkey and the municipal market building monkey They fought each other on the road in front of Phra Kan Shrine, Tha Hin Sub-district, Mueang Lop Buri District. without paying attention to the cars that pass by jam the car can not pass This clip was recorded by villagers. with a description of the dangers

The cause of the clash Eyewitnesses said that before, someone brought food that the monkeys liked, such as sweet and sour milk, placed in front of the van. Opposite the Kan Shrine with monkeys in the municipal market building The owner of the area ate first, causing the leaders of the Prang Sam Yod and San Phra Kan sides to want to eat as well, so they ran until chaos occurred. Hit each other for a short time. When all the food is consumed, the battle will end.

As for the problem of monkeys hitting each other The municipality of Lopburi has always been looking for a solution. but still can't solve Because villagers and tourists like to feed the monkeys in the wrong place, the wrong way, until there is a problem with monkeys hitting each other regularly. The municipality does not have a duty to catch monkeys and punish monkeys as monkeys are protected species. The authority lies with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation in taking care of the monkeys. But when problems arise, the provinces and municipalities will be blamed.-Thai news agency

Source: Thai News Agency