With over 5,000 simians swarming its municipality that was once a thriving trade hub, Lopburi is at risk of becoming a ghost town, as the mischievous monkeys harass residents and damage houses and businesses while deterring potential visitors.
Many businesses in the city area have been put up for sale due to a constant decline in customers.
A recent Facebook post went viral as it showed the photo of a schoolgirl pointing her toy gun at a little monkey while carrying bags of beverage in one hand, as other pesky primates looked on.
The photo became a meme on social media, but Lopburi residents pointed out that this image was a true portrayal of their city’s monkey problem.
Macaques are notorious for stealing food and even expensive items from residents and tourists alike.
Athapol Charoenshunsa, director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant…
