macaroni21 Posted April 22 Posted April 22 Fortunately, gang members weren't carrying weapons other than sharp teeth. tm_nyc, vinapu, WelshGuyUK and 1 other 4 Quote
vinapu Posted April 22 Posted April 22 57 minutes ago, thaiophilus said: It's normal for Lopburi. can't say I feel jealous for residents Quote
Londoner Posted April 23 Posted April 23 Which gang is the West arming? By the way, has anyone tried the walk from Aonang to Railay (Krabi) over the cliff guarded by an army of settler-monkeys? Quote
Ruthrieston Posted April 24 Posted April 24 I love going to Railay Beach to stay for a few nights, but I will stay with the longtail boat to get me there. I have had to battle off a couple of the monkeys just walking round Railay in the past, using my umbrella! They can be scary. Quote
Londoner Posted April 24 Posted April 24 4 hours ago, Ruthrieston said: a couple of the monkeys? You were lucky...our walk was barred by hoards of them! But you are lucky to be going to Railay, my favourite beach in Thailand. vinapu and Ruthrieston 2 Quote
reader Posted April 24 Posted April 24 From Thai PBS World The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has postponed the further capture of macaques in Lop Buri’s Muang district until May, because construction of a huge cage, in which to keep up to 700 monkeys, is not yet complete. The department’s director-general, Atthaphon Charoenchansa, appealed for understanding from residents in the Muang district, assuring them that the department does not intend to delay the capture the monkeys for longer than necessary and it will continue once the cage at Pho Sam Ton sub-district is ready. He said that the previous operation focused on capturing the male alphas, with over 30 being caught. The next round of captures will target the general monkey population. This time, instead of using anaesthetic darts, Atthaphon said that officials will lure the monkeys into two cages, each of which is 1.8 metres tall, 1.8 metres wide and 12 metres long. The two cages will be placed in front of Asia Hotel and Seng Heng shop, he said, adding that he expects about 10 monkeys are to be captured each time. About 100 people, including 25 park officials and veterinarians, who will also sterilise the captured monkeys, army personnel from the 13th army circle and municipal officials, will take part in catching as many as 700 monkeys, which will help reduce the problems being caused by these primates in the old town area of the Muang district. Quote
vinapu Posted April 24 Posted April 24 I never been there so have question - with those hordes it's even possible to visit those ruins or only marvel at them from the distance. I can imagine monkey's poo may be substantial obstacle to wander freely too. Quote
macaroni21 Posted April 24 Author Posted April 24 When I went, which was perhaps 10years ago, the monkeys were numerous but they minded their own business. I guess they are still like that, and fighting among them is probably a rarity - this why the video above was newsworthy. I could walk around the ruins but frankly the ruins were not worth one's time. Phimai and several other sites would be more worth the effort and time. However I was always on guard among the monkeys. You never know when one might come real close to snatch your bag or hat or phone just as you were taking a photo. So, I didn't feel relaxed and it wasn't a pleasant day. That said, if you look at the video above, even as the two gangs of monkeys were confronting each other, they largely ignored the humans. Quote
floridarob Posted April 24 Posted April 24 4 hours ago, macaroni21 said: they largely ignored the humans. For now..... 4 hours ago, vinapu said: poo may be substantial obstacle like an unprepared bottom 😱 Quote
Keithambrose Posted April 24 Posted April 24 1 hour ago, floridarob said: For now..... like an unprepared bottom 😱 Ho, ho! vinapu 1 Quote
vinapu Posted April 25 Posted April 25 12 hours ago, macaroni21 said: However I was always on guard among the monkeys. You never know when one might come real close to snatch your bag or hat or phone just as you were taking a photo. So, I didn't feel relaxed and it wasn't a pleasant day. reminds me my visit in Ulu Watu temple on southern tip of Bali, another monkey infested place . All my time there I kept one of my hands on my glasses Quote
vinapu Posted April 25 Posted April 25 12 hours ago, macaroni21 said: even as the two gangs of monkeys were confronting each other, they largely ignored the humans. the same way we ignore our lesser cousins Quote
Londoner Posted April 25 Posted April 25 5 hours ago, vinapu said: reminds me my visit in Ulu Watu temple on southern tip of Bali, Another of my favourite places! There's also a monkey temple near Ubud where the audacity of the inhabitants is remarkable; audacity and strength. I once saw a tug-of-war between an angry monkey and and even angrier Japanese tourist. The prize? A camera. The tourist won but the monkey escaped with a torn strap. Is this an Asian monkey "thing"? I remember being in Kenya long ago and monkeys used to roam the grounds of the bungalow-style hotel. However, they were relatively tame and would beg for food like dogs, although one did manage to get in to my room once. The Thai/Balinese ones seem particularly aggressive. And confident. Different species? vinapu 1 Quote
Popular Post reader Posted April 25 Popular Post Posted April 25 It's not that monkeys are more like humans as it is humans are more like monkeys. They preceded us in evolutionary progression. What else could possibly explain Marjorie Taylor Green. Ruthrieston, floridarob, vinapu and 2 others 1 4 Quote
Keithambrose Posted April 25 Posted April 25 11 hours ago, reader said: It's not that monkeys are more like humans as it is humans are more like monkeys. They preceded us in evolutionary progression. What else could possibly explain Marjorie Taylor Green. That's really good! Quote
