The Thai city of Lopburi has been overrun by long-tailed macaques, which have taken over the area and caused problems for the economy and residents. In this respect reports Le Courrier International.
An “army” of 3,500 long-tailed macaques invaded the Thai city of Lopburi. Animals literally captured the center of the province of the same name. The monkeys used to attract tourists and settle near the local temple, but now swarms of macaques are causing problems for local residents and affecting the city’s economy.
Because of the aggressive animals, people do not want to invest in the city and travelers stay away from Lopburi. Many shops and stores went bankrupt. Monkeys enter residents’ homes and attack shoppers in shopping malls, causing pogroms there.
“Sellers who rent retail space have to repair damage to the roof almost every month. As a result, fewer and fewer customers come to the store and many retail outlets are abandoned,” said Phongsathorn Chaichanaphanit, president of the Lopburi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Local governments are looking for a solution to the problem together with National Parks Department employees.
Previously monkey He stole a man’s iPhone and returned it after buying a soda.